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RICHARD MORAN WINS the Caber Toss competition at the 2016 Addison County Fair and Field Days.

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Inside:

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Middlebury’s Foodaroo Festival, p. 4-5A Middlebury Movie & Music Series, p. 6-7A Bristol’s summertime fun, p.

8-11A A camel in Addison County, p. 12-13A Vergennes has a lot to offer this summer, p. 14-15A Creemees are the perfect summer treat, p. 16A Brandon is full of excitement to share, p. 17-19A Cultural, historic, recreational destinations, p. 20-22A Outdoor fitness events, p. 24-25A Camping adventures are fun for everyone, p. 26-27A Hot spots around Addison County and Brandon, p.30-31A B Section pullout (found after p. 16A) Calendar of summer events, p. 3-12, 26, 30B Dining Guide, 15-25, 31, 32B

About this issue: It’s summertime and, as the song goes, the livin’ is easy — here in the Land of Milk and Honey.

Addison County is a special place where the cows and the bees keep the pastures open and beautiful — where a hike up along the spine of the Green Mountains or on a path atop Snake Mountain rewards us with a beautiful panorama of the Champlain Valley. With warm summer days and pleasant summer nights, there’s no place to be but here in the heart of the Green Mountain State.

And it’s not just the beauty of the area, but fascinating people who make this such a great place to pass a summer afternoon or the entire summer season.

Use this guide to find out more about this region of Vermont. You’ll find out about the big, splashy events, like the Great Outhouse Race and Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, the new Brandon Carnival and the return of Foodaroo to Middlebury.

You’ll meet some of our favorite people (artist Warren Kimble) and animals (Ollie the Camel). Plus there is page upon page of event listings and ideas for things to do.

And to top it all off, there is, as is most natural in this part of the world, a creemee.

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STUDENTS IN THE Vergennes Union High School summer FUSION program researched, designed and constructed the rafts last summer and then floated them from the Vergennes falls down Otter Creek.

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FESTIVAL-GOERS AT LAST summer’s Foodaroo enjoyed sampling from food trucks, tables and pop-up stands along Merchants Row and throughout the Town Green in Middlebury, all while listening to live music and enjoying a downtown street closed to vehicle traffic. This year’s festival is scheduled for June 25 in the Marble Works Park.

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trict overlooking the falls. Presented by Middlebury Underground (MUD), Foodaroo is a family-friendly festival that celeMIDDLEBURY — On Sunday, June 25, brates Vermont’s culinary artisans and bevthe third-annual Foodaroo festival comes to erage makers, with an emphasis on Addison Middlebury’s Historic Marble Works Dis- and Chittenden County vendors and farms.

From food trucks to brick-and-mortar operations, this event is dedicated to showcasing creative, farm fresh cuisine. Attendees taste their way through the festival while enjoying leading local bands, street performers, kids activities, a fortune teller, fire circus and much more. By design, Foodaroo offers FREE general admission to make this event accessible to a diverse cross-section of our community.

TASTE VERMONT Foodaroo 2017 will feature all-time festival favorites, as well as newcomers, providing a delicious taste of the farm-totable lifestyle that is a hallmark of our state.

Food and beverage vendors include: American Flatbread; ArtsRiot; Cadja Madera; Fork in the Road; NECI; The Good Food Truck; Mary’s Restaurant; Thai @ Home; BTV Ethiopian; Luiza’s Homemade with Love; Vermont Soup Company; Broccoli Bar; White Buffalo Food Co.; LuLu; Jam Bakery; The Doughnut Dude; Bridge School Cupcakery; Juice Amour; Savour Soda; Stone Leaf Teahouse; and more!

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FOOD TRUCKS FROM around Vermont gather for the annual Foodaroo festival in Middlebury. This year’s free event will feature more than 15 food and beverage vendors, live music and a new baking contest.

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(Continued from Page 4A) wine, hard cider, summer cocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks will be offered by American Flatbread.

A FEAST FOR ALL SENSES Foodaroo is about food and performance that exhilarates and engages all ages. This year’s festival is proud to welcome celebrated street performer Wacky Chad, whose award-winning pogo stick skills, charming jokes and antics got him on America’s Got Talent (twice!), and earned him a performance at the Super Bowl. Vermont’s own Cirque de Fuego will electrify with fire and light. A fortune teller will unveil great mysteries. The Grift will rock a specially designed performance, and share the stage with Vermont all stars, and other surprise musical guests. For kids, Modern Times Theater will entertain with puppetry and music. SunCommon is bringing their bounce house. Ollie’s Other Place and Let’s Grow Kids will offer interactive activities, and The Addison County Readers will be there to help get kids hooked on books.

NEW! KING ARTHUR FLOUR BAKING CONTEST Foodaroo is honored to host a King Arthur Flour baking contest – joining the ranks of about 180 fairs and festivals nationwide that offer these exciting competitions. This year’s theme is “Vintage Pies with a Modern Twist,” and invites bakers of all ages to

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PARENTS AND CHILDREN spread across the Middlebury town green on a pleasant evening this past summer to enjoy the summer concerts sponsored by the Middlebury Community Music Center and Better Middlebury Partnership. The series returns this summer with the addition of outdoor movie screenings and a move to the new park at the former site of the town offices; but it will still be on Wednesday evenings and still free.

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Outdoor movies & music coming to Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — The Better Middlebury Partnership (BMP) is excited to announce a new event series featuring outdoor movies and concerts this summer in downtown Middlebury. This series will expand upon the successful music series that the BMP began last summer in partnership with the Middlebury Community Music Center.

“Our organization often hears that people want to have outdoor movies and concerts in Middlebury,” said BMP Marketing Director Karen Duguay. “So we’re excited to be responsive to that feedback and host this series, partnering with organizations like Middlebury Community Music Center and giving people another way to enjoy our town all summer long.”

The goal for the series is to encourage area residents and visitors to come together in an open and public space and share in a sense of

community. Summertime weather and the capacity to host casual events like movies in the town’s parks offers a simple, yet tangible reason to love living in a place like Middlebury.

The Midd Summer Music & Movies series will take place on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer months at the new college park near the town office building.

The kickoff show will be June 28 and the series will continue through Aug. 23. There will be no movie or concert on Wednesday, July 12, during the week of Festival on the Green. A BMP event committee selected four outdoor movies with broad family appeal, which will be projected onto a large screen. Attendees can bring take-out dinners, picnics, lawn chairs and blankets, planning for a night under the stars. In (See Movies & music, Page 7A)

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Movies & music like this is so important to the vitality of (Continued from Page 6A) case of rain, movies will screen indoors at Middlebury,” Duguay said. “We’re really the new Middlebury Rec Center on Creek lucky to have businesses here who recognize the value and make the investment into Road.

Alternating weeks with the movie screen- our community through this and in a multitude of other ways.” ings, four music In conjunction with concerts have been BMP Music and Movie Series this event series, the planned by the Mid2017 Summer Schedule BMP is also working dlebury Community on efforts to collaboMusic Series. Perform- June 28 – Dayve Huckett & Guests rate with local restauers include a wide vari- July 5 – “Boss Baby” rants and food trucks ety of talented local July 19 – La Rebelion del Tango to pair the music and artists and Middlebury movies with dinner Community Music July 26 – “The Princess Bride” Aug. 2 – “Shrek” options. The hope Center faculty.

Both the concerts Aug. 9 – Emily Sunderman & Guests is to encourage area residents as well as and the movies will be Aug. 16 – “The Sandlot” visitors to spend the free and open to the Aug. 23 – Justin Perdue Jazz trio evening in Middlepublic. bury; perhaps dinner, The schedule will be as follows, with movies beginning at 8 p.m. then a show, even a night out at one of the (as it gets dark) and music beginning at 5:30 local inns.

The series will kick off on Wednesday, p.m.

The BMP is providing the concerts and June 28, with its first concert in the new movies free of charge, with help from college park. For the complete schedule, underwriting businesses in the community visit experiencemiddlebury.com, or look for posters throughout town and updates to sponsor the costs.

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Bristol really knows how to kick off the Fourth of July!

TEAM AMERICA, WITH members Connor Norland, left, Anna Igler and Edgar Sherman, crosses the finish line to win the 2016 Great Bristol Outhouse Race, which is a staple of the big blowout in Bristol each Fourth of July.

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a ton,” said Lylis. “This one group from Lincoln brought a real outhouse down. But the base of it was so rotted that they tipped it upside down and put wheels on the roof and raced it.”

By the late 1980s, when Lylis first began organizing the outhouse races, interest had

waned in the event. Lylis was undaunted.

“I said, ‘I’ll take it over. I’d hate to see this thing die.’ It turned out there was only one entrant in the outhouse race, so I paid two teams to race so that we would have three outhouses.”

Anything for Bristol.

Lylis said that he and others helped rebuild the event’s popularity by working at it.

“We just worked at it and worked at it.

People said, ‘It’s too much trouble to build an outhouse,’ so a friend of mine and I built eight outhouses. We were having trouble (See Bristol, Page 11A)

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By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — At 105, Bill James — who will be one of Bristol’s four 2017 Fourth of July Parade grand marshals — will undoubtedly be the parade’s oldest participant.

(James turns 106 on July 5). But a different kind of parade longevity can be claimed by Bristol resident Ted Lylis.

For 30 years, Lylis has been an organizer of what he calls “the longest continuously operating parade in the state on the Fourth of July.”

Lylis, now 71, first got involved in 1987.

“I’ve always loved the Fourth of July.

Always,” said Lylis. “As a kid, my folks would take us over to Wardsboro for a parade or to Newfane for a parade. My father would buy us sparklers. It was just always a stellar holiday for me. So once my business got to a certain point that I could do a lot more volunteer work, I hopped on to the Fourth of July.”

Lylis joined up with Bristol parade organizers, motivated by a love of the Fourth, a love of Bristol, and a love of the Great Outhouse Race — the hilarious “athletic” competition that takes place on West Street before the parade each year. He wrangled the race as head organizer for 20 years before moving on to shoulder other tasks.

The outhouse races began, said Lylis, in 1979. They were dreamed up at a New Year’s Eve party as a way to bring parade attendees downtown earlier, so that the parade itself could run more smoothly.

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(Continued from Page 9A) Foster is putting the vendors together.” finding runners because at that particular Lylis continues to track expenditures. time it took four runners and a rider. OK. So He’s also just ordered the special t-shirts, so we’re going to pare it back to two runners that organizers will be easy to spot when the and a rider. I just kept working it and work- crowd gets going. ing it and working it.

A call to Shawn Oxford in May finds that “Then we built another eight outhouses. he’s just about to start rustling up prospecWe have had races where there were 16 tive outhouse racers. entries.”

Smith, a 31-year-old Lincoln resident, Lylis also said that over the years he is the committee’s newest member. She tweaked the race to make it safer. just joined on this February. A mother of “At one time, it was a blood sport. People two girls, ages six and eight, she’s already were running into cars. And they were enlisting their Daisy and Brownie Scout running into each troops to join in the other and people parade. were getting run over Asked why she’s by outhouses. People volunteering, Smith were cheering and The theme for the 2017 Bristol Fourth said, “I want to help laughing the way the of July Parade is “225 Years Ago.” keep it going.”

Romans did at the Committee members said they are leavCecil Foster Colosseum.” ing it up to participants to interpret what reported that he had Lylis said he got that means to them. Still, it’s important to already nailed down rid of the ropes and note that this year on March 4, Vermont the entertainment turned the curving celebrated its 225th birthday. earlier in the year See the planning committee’s website and in mid-May course (which used to race around the town at www.bristol4th.com to learn more he was dotting the green) into a much about volunteer opportunities, signing up i’s on renting the for the outhouse race (must be at least 13 event’s port-o-lets. safer straight line.

Since 1987, he’s years old), enlisting a float or group in the Foster provides never missed a parade itself, or becoming a sponsor. other glimpses into parade — or a year of the behind-theplanning. scenes organization. One volunteer always THE PLANNING BEGINS takes on the responsibility of working with “Everybody on the committee’s favorite the school board, selectboard, and fire holiday is July 5,” said Lylis. “And we just and police departments. Another brings in don’t even want to think about it usually sponsors. until November. Then we start meeting “We all have our little jobs; some of us November, December, January and so on. wear two or more hats,” said Lylis. “And And when we get to May, we start meeting all of us will participate in some regard at twice a month. By June it will be twice a any of the functions.” week — or more, whatever is needed.”

Keeping the lines of communication Right now, said Lylis in early May, orga- open is key. nizers start shifting into high gear. Each “The closer to the Fourth, the more my focuses on an assigned part of putting the phone rings,” Lylis said. two-plus-day event together. It starts with Lylis said that Bristol’s Fourth of July a chicken barbeque in June to raise funds organizers work to make the whole thing as towards the cost of the whole shindig, enjoyable and nice as possible. which Lylis, the group’s treasurer, estimates “It’s a big deal to the town,” he said. at around $30,000. Then there is fireworks, “The town is, what, 3,500 people and we vendors, and music on July. The foot race, draw 13,000. We pretty much quadruple the outhouse races, parade, vendors and music size of the town that day. And everybody’s follow on the Fourth. pleased. Vendors are pleased, the businesses “Marian Baser is getting ready to do the in town are pleased, the people who live barbeque at the end of June. Cecil Foster here are pleased and are really enjoying is making the final arrangements with the themselves. bands for the parades. Robert Wilkey and “They come with their families, and it’s a Ashley Smith do the parade lineup. Janet big happy day.”

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By CHRISTY LYNN FERRISBURGH — It’s easy to travel around the Green Mountain State and get used to seeing the same familiar sights over and over again. No matter how beautiful those rolling hills and winding valleys with clear streams flowing through them are, no matter how peaceful the wide acres of pastoral farmland dotted with cows and sheep and horses are, it’s not very common to come across something wildly different.

That’s why it’s understandable when so many people are taken aback when they spot Oliver.

Oliver, you see, is a Bactrian camel who lives with a herd of Merino sheep just off Route 7 in North Ferrisburgh.

Thousands upon thousands of cars pass “Ollie” on their way north or south on Route 7 every day. Even while cruising at 50 mph down the highway, it’s tough to miss the

IT’S NOT EVERY day you get to take a selfie with a camel! But Oliver loves to munch on baby carrots, so if you have a few in tow, he’ll agree to strike a pose. The author of this story seized the opportunity.

seven-foot-tall, 1,500-pound, two-humped camel.

Theories abound and speculation is common about what Oliver is doing among a flock of sheep in Vermont, but the answer is really quite simple.

Judith Giusto moved to Vermont in 1993 after deciding to leave her hometown of New York City and busy career in advertising and public relations working for large pharmaceutical companies.

She and her three-year-old son moved north and bought an old farmhouse in Ferrisburgh, home to a historic round barn and plenty of acres for raising sheep.

With an education in art and design and one giant leap of faith, Giusto committed to a flock of Merino sheep and a second career in fiber arts.

“For me it was the animal component that drove me to choose what I chose. I wanted it not just to be a way to make a living, but a way of life.”

Giusto’s flock numbered nearly 200 at its peak, with each sheep producing 15 to 18 pounds of yarn every year. This fiber was cleaned, processed, dyed and spun, and Giusto employed spinners and knitters to produce beautiful handmade sweaters, stockings, blankets and scarves, which she sold both to other retailers as well as straight to consumers out of a small shop in her Route 7 home.

Now, back to Oliver.

A few years into Giusto’s fiber endeavor, she started getting curious about fiber animals other than sheep. She had alpacas for a little while and enjoyed them, but they weren’t a perfect fit for the farm and didn’t last.

Then she heard about Bactrian camels.

This species of camel is native to the rocky Gobi Desert and the high grasslands of Asia.

They are hardy animals able to tolerate extreme warm and cool temperatures and in the wild are adapted to harsh desert conditions.

Native Bactrian camels are an endangered species, but there are camel breeders around the world who supply the demand for these gentle animals for riding, shearing, or even racing (popular in many Arab countries).

FIBER ARTIST JUDITH Giusto has spent more than two decades crafting handmade goods of wool from her Merino sheep … and from a camel. Giusto shears and plucks soft downy fiber from Oliver the Bactrian camel on her Ferrisburgh farm. Oliver is a friendly and gentle companion.

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Giusto was intrigued. Bactrian camels have both hair (popular for making things like camel hair coats) as well as down (which can be sheared or plucked and spun into a yarn very similar to alpaca). A natural fit, she thought.

“I look back at the decision about having a camel and sometimes I think I was delusional. But at the time it felt like it would be easier to integrate a camel into our life than a cat or dog would have been,” Giusto recalls.

The camel would live in the barn with the sheep, eat what the sheep eat, roam where the sheep roam and produce in the same way the sheep do. Moreover, with a long history in advertising and PR, Giusto recognized the marketing potential of a camel for her business.

“Of course he couldn’t have been any exotic animal to have the same

marketing value,” she said. “He had to be a fiber-producing animal to make it work.”

After a short bout of Internet research, Giusto found a breeder in Wisconsin and started looking at pictures.

“You don’t have to look at too many pictures of baby camels before you’re sold,” she said. Before she knew it, Giusto had a check in the mail and was preparing for the delivery of a three-month-old camel.

Oliver was the last stop for the exotic animal delivery driver (who just happened to reside in central Vermont), in September of 2002.

Camels weigh about 125 pounds when born and nurse out of a bottle holding a gallon of milk. Ollie was a gentle and (See Ollie, Page 13A)

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Ollie

JUDITH GIUSTO WELCOMED Oliver to her farm in Ferrisburgh in 2002, and he loves his life among the flock of sheep at Round Barn Merino. Each spring, Oliver sheds his winter coat in large mats made up of hair and down. Giusto discards the hair, but cleans and processes the down for spinning into highly desirable yarn.

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“Camels can live to be 40 or 50 years old,” she said. “So Oliver will likely outlive me. I’ve therefore got some planning to

do around that, but I have no doubt that we’ll be able to find another loving home for him when the time comes.”

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(Continued from Page 12A) massive head close to your face, which friendly guy from the start and warmed Giusto says is because camels distinguish quickly to his pasture-mates as well as to humans by the scent of their breath. He enjoys being pet and will snuggle against Giusto and her son.

Ollie sheds each spring and is sheared you with his velvety-soft snout.

The ewes in the pasture with Ollie and plucked for his down, which gets spun into Giusto’s products. The most coveted gather around his giant, padded feet, seemingly loyal to their benevolent friend. pieces she sells are inevitably his.

For Giusto, the choice to bring a camel “I cannot keep his fiber in stock,” she says. “People eat it up. They come in to Vermont was one that sometimes feels spontaneous or delusional, all the time and ask me if but also one that she’ll I have anything from the “I cannot keep never look back on. camel.”

“I believe I had to have Granted, the yield from his fiber in stock. my life in New York before Ollie is significantly less I could come here and find than it is from the sheep, People eat it up. this,” she said. “But when I despite his size advantage. They come in look at Oliver in the face, In an average year, he will I can ask myself if it gives produce around five pounds all the time and me the same satisfaction as of wool, compared to the ask me if I have I would complete a 15 to 18 from the sheep. anything from the when giant marketing proposal But his wool blends well for an important client; I with Merino, and Giusto’s camel.” can confidently say, ‘yes, team has done very well — Judith Giusto it does.’ with camel-alpaca scarves “Everyone would do as well as yarn.

Plus, according to Giusto, yield wasn’t well to check themselves and their life choices with the question of ‘Am I doing part of the deal with Ollie: “Was it a cost efficient fiber choice? No. something that gratifies my soul.’ The answer should always be ‘yes.’”

But that wasn’t required.”

While Giusto’s career in fiber arts is Instead, Oliver is a fun and affectionate companion on the farm. He knows his winding down and she’s now looking for name and comes when called, hoping for another new chapter of life to begin (she’s the reward of a sweet carrot or veggie been dabbling in silversmithing), she says the sheep and Oliver will still have a home scraps from the kitchen.

When he approaches, he’ll lower his on her farm, at least for a while.

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Art will be on view in several venues, and when you walk around look for sales at participating locations throughout downtown Vergennes, including all along Main St. After-hours events at art galleries and local businesses in this walkable historic downtown will include an artist’s reception the night of the first Arts Walk; on June 30, 5-8 p.m., Creative Space Gallery at 214 Main St. will host a reception for the exhibit “The Handmade Book.”

That last Arts Walk — Friday, Aug. 25 — coincides with the beginning of Vergennes Day, which kicks into full gear on Saturday, Aug. 27.

The fun actually starts on Friday evening with a street dance in City Park featuring a live band from 7 to 10 p.m. The Hitmen will perform on stage. Snacks and beverages will be sold to benefit a local nonprofit organization.

Hosted and sponsored by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and area businesses, Vergennes Day is a celebration of city and community that can be enjoyed by all ages. Full details of the event and a schedule of activities are available at www.

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Activities on Saturday, take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The day begins with a pancake breakfast at the Vergennes Fire Station followed by the Little City 5K and 10K races and walk, which will start in front of the Vergennes Opera House. Join or cheer on several hundred runners and walkers as they race through the streets of Vergennes.

More information and online registration is available at www.runvermont.org.

The bandstand in City Park will be occupied throughout the day by several musical groups, the acts for this year were still being finalized as this summer guide was going to print. But the day usually holds such things as a host of vendors on the green and a electable chicken barbeque. Also, many of the area’s merchants will be offering sales and specials.

Late in the afternoon there is always the Vergennes Rotary’s beloved Rubber Duckie Race. Participants pay for a numbered duck and then a whole fleet of them are let loose in the Otter Creek below the falls — the one that crosses the finish line first wins a prize for its sponsor!

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doesn’t mean you’re too old to fish. After you’ve spent an hour or three casting from the banks of the Otter Creek or the comfort of a tidy boat, take a stroll up the hill and check out the great shops and restaurants that Vergennes has to offer.

There will be weekly Monday night City Band concerts on the green. Conductor Sue O’Daniel says the regular 7 p.m. concerts will begin on June 26 and will be held through Aug. 21.

The Monday, July 3, City Band concert will be held at Vergennes Union High School prior to the Fourth of July fireworks display.

Another summer staple is the Vergennes Farmers’ Market, which this year has moved to a new venue. Look for fresh produce and other local goods every Thursday, 4-7:30 p.m., at Kennedy Brothers, 11 Main St. Listen for the live music, too.

Every summer, the Vergennes Arts Walk offers a variety of opportunities for the public to interact with artists, and for artists to interact with local business owners. This summer, the Arts Walks will be held the fourth Friday of each month: June 30, July 28 and Aug. 25.

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VERGENNES — From the Little City Yard Sale in June to the Vergennes Day celebration just before Labor Day, Vergennes has plenty of things to keep just about any resident or visitor busy.

This year the city-wide yard sale is slated for Saturday, June 17. You can start out on the city green or at any of the dozens of residences and businesses that will host sales. Get a map of sale sites around the city, it will be available online at www. addisoncounty.com/little-city-yard-sale or at the information booth on the green. If you like to stay in one place, know there will be vendors set up on the city green.

All the fun of a day spent yardsaling with the convenience of having the sales all within a two-square-mile area.

The sales are supposed to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — does that mean no early birds?

One of our favorite institutions — the Bixby Memorial Library — will host it’s big gala fundraiser the following Friday. After being held for several years off premises at the Basin Harbor Club and Vergennes Opera House, the Bixby Ball, as it is being called this year, returns to the beautiful Main Street library building with the spectacular glass dome. The shindig runs from 7-11 p.m. For details check out bixbylibrary.org.

That happens to be the same weekend as the Vergennes Junior Fishing Derby — a three-day event packed with learning activities, boat rides, music, food and, of course, lots of fishing. Sponsored by the city of Vergennes, it is free for kids ages 3-15. The 2017 Derby will take place all day Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, and that Sunday morning at the Vergennes Falls Basin with an awards ceremony at the American Legion on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s Let’s Go Fishing instructors will offer demonstrations in Lure Taping and other educational opportunities for the young anglers. It’s free.

Due to the cost of keeping the Derby free and safe for all participants, camping is no longer allowed during the Derby. As an alternative, camping sites are available at Button Bay State Park, River’s Edge Campground and Cottages, and Hillcrest Campground and Cottages. More information is online at vergennesdowntown.org/events.

Of course, fishing at the basin is something that happens all summer long, so just because you’re too old for the tournament

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Vergennes is highlighted in new video

AT THE BEGINNING of the summer the Vergennes Partnership release a video promoting the Little City. It features shots of the city’s downtown, Otter Creek Basin; events such as the Little City 5K road race, businesses, restaurants, landmarks and more.

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people use it as much as they can.”

The video — titled “Welcome to Vergennes, VT. The little city with a big heart!” — includes shots of the city’s downtown, Otter Creek Basin and side streets; events such as Vergennes Day and the Little City 5K road race; businesses and

restaurants; landmarks such as the Vergennes Opera House, city pool, and Bixby Library; and area attractions such as the Basin Harbor Club and Lake Champlain.

Interviewees include Friends of the Vergennes Opera House President Gerianne Smart and Alderman Jeff Fritz, who says he

should have moved to the city decades ago.

Vergennes native Matteo Palmer supplies an acoustic guitar soundtrack of original music.

Mayor Michael Daniels gave the video two thumbs up.

“It is a great video, and it does a great job of selling our beautiful city.”

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By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Want to get a good view of what’s happening in the Little City? Check out the new video that the Vergennes Partnership is publicizing this summer to promote the best things going on in Vergennes — many of them summertime activities.

The three-minute video, a year in the making and created by Burlington’s Red Barn Productions, shows Vergennes and its environs. It made its world premiere in May at a city council meeting.

Vergennes Partnership President Renny Perry said the video is designed to promote Vergennes and its surroundings to prospective visitors, residents and businesses. But anyone who wants an introduction to what’s going on will enjoy it.

The video is available for free at the partnership’s website to anyone who wants to use it to market the area for any reason, including business and employment recruiters and real estate agents. See the video here: www.vergennesdowntown.org/littlecity.

Particularly, he said, the video is designed to be social-media friendly.

“You have to do it the modern way. You have to do it on social media,” Perry said.

“We’re really proud of this video. We hope

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Sure, there are plenty of places that keep the machine running all year round for the die-hard fans (and I admit I’ve been seen at such establishments), but each spring there’s the first warm day when the sun is shining just hot enough to melt the first layer atop your cone and you know the season’s come.

From that first day it becomes a game to see how many different creemee stands you can hit in one summer. Each has a slightly different mix, a slightly different cone, varied sizes and toppings, and, of course, the ever-important creemee-eating view.

Nearly every Vermonter you meet has a favorite spot. Many are committed to the core. It’s not uncommon to see lines that take over an hour to get through on opening day at some of the most popular spots.

I might be one of the most passionate creemee fans of all time. My personal favorite happens to be the maple creemee found at an understated gas station in Bridport. I even went so far as to arrange for them to make me a special batch of creemee mix (15 gallons in total) so I could openly offer my favorite summertime treat to all the guests at our wedding last summer. Suffice to say, it was a hit.

There’s just nothing else quite as satisfying as the soft and creamy, sweet and thick nature of a creemee. Sure it’s not as complex as a fine tiramisu, or as delicate as a puff pastry. There are other delicious summertime flavors — like a strawberry, fresh from the field — but the simple and casual quality of a creemee just so often is the perfect antidote to a hot summer afternoon, that it’s hard to go wrong.

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Brandon Artists Guild to celebrate Warren Kimble

Now, to the delight of his many fans, the summer 2017 BAG exhibition will show Warren Kimble in a current mood of nostalgia, once again painting his signature animal, barn and homestead scenes on antique wooden boards and other found objects. The artist combines his love of New England painting, architecture and artisan imagery and applies this considerable knowledge of antiques and artifacts to the creation of his visionary folk art. The delicate details, gentle humor and whimsy speak to the child in all of us, offering a peaceful retreat into a serene fantasy world of olden times.

The exhibit, called “Warren Kimble — Folk Art 2017,” is on view from June 30 to Aug. 29, with a reception for the public on Friday, June 30, 5-7 p.m.

Kimble will give a talk at The BAG on Saturday, Aug. 12. at 11 a.m.

The Brandon Artists Guild is in downtown Brandon at 7 Center St. It opens at 10 a.m. daily and closes at 5 p.m., MondaySaturday, and 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Get more information at www.brandonartistsguild.org or 802-247-4956.

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BRANDON — This summer the Brandon Artists Guild, known by many as simply The BAG, will celebrate one of its own founders, Warren Kimble, with an exhibition featuring the universally appealing folk art that has made him famous since 1987.

The twist is that the folk art imagery he presents this summer is a new body of artwork.

“I feel very invested in the guild,” Kimble said when asked what a show of current work that The BAG means to him. “I have an earnest desire to sustain its importance to the arts in the community.”

Kimble’s beloved version of Americana — art that tells stories of a simple, less complicated era — is the genre for which he is most known. In recent years, however, the prolific artist has delved into other subjects with timely content, such as the “Widows of War” installations, or with humor and satire in “The House of Cards” collection. He has continued his insatiable exploration of abstract images, both in painting, such as the “Cosmos” series, relating to Earth and the Universe, and in sculpture — the masculine assemblages shown this past March at Burlington’s Frog Hollow venue.

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Brandon's 4th has family games, a parade, and music

By LEE J. KAHRS are moving up there,” Boyce said. “Park BRANDON — Brandon’s “Big Dig” Village has really welcomed us with prompted the Brandon Independence open arms. They are excited to link their Day Celebration Committee to move community with the rest of the town. the annual parade and celebration on the Having the whole celebration in one locaThe celebration in Brandon kicks off on Friday, June 30, at 5 p.m. in Park Village first weekend in July to Park Village this tion will be great.” with food vendors offering burgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and more. The summer.

The Brandon Independence Day Parade Street Dance will be held from 6-9 p.m. with DJ Jam Man Entertainment at the Impending construction along Route 7 is one of the largest in the state and is Neshobe Family Medicine Parking lot. in Brandon, beginning in June, had the always held the first Saturday in July.

On Saturday, July 1, the fun continues at Park Village with: committee rethink the annual parade route This year’s parade itself will wind its • The Annual Silent Auction. Bid on beautiful locally made furniture, artwork, through the center of town. Because it is way through Park Village. The children’s gift certificates and more in the North Campus Gymnasium at Park Village. Open unknown exactly where the events usually held behind Friday, 5-9 p.m., and Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (closed for parade). Last bids in by 3 p.m.

Segment 6 work will begin the Brandon Inn will take Pickup 3:30-5 p.m. between the fire station and “We’re looking at it place on the Center Green • Family Games of all sorts in the Center Green of Park Village, 10 a.m.-12:45 the Jiffy Mart convenience as an all-day event in at Park Village. The Silent p.m., 2:30-5 p.m. store, Committee Chair will be held at Park Village without Auction • Karaoke for all ages, 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Debbie Boyce said the North Campus gymnasium.

• A Magic Show to delight and amaze. committee decided to play a break. Normally, Boyce said there will be • 50/50 Raffle with hourly winners at Park after the parade it safe. more vendors, more food, Village.

“We’re looking at it as an goes through town, more bands, a DJ, more • The Brandon Independence Day Parade kicks all-day event in Park Village there are a few hours parking, and a community off at 1 p.m. in Park Village. without a break,” Boyce of down time before dinner.

• Enjoy great music at the Keating Five Concert said. “Normally, after the The only casualty of the things ramp up out on the center Green of Park Village following the parade goes through town, move will be the annual ball parade. there are a few hours of at Estabrook Park for race. Without the Neshobe • Barbeque with a variety of foods available – down time before things the fireworks.”

River close by, Boyce said come picnic! 5-7 p.m. ramp up out at Estabrook — Committee Chair the committee is replacing • DJ Jam Man will be spinning family favorites on Park for the fireworks.” the ball race with a 50/50 Saturday night 6-9 p.m.

Park Village sits just a raffle. mile or so north of town on There will also be a free Route 7 and Arnold District Road. The site shuttle running all day between Central of the former Brandon Training School, Park and Park Village. b_torsten@comcast.net.

Contact Jake Bertrand, 802-989-8576. it is now home to a number of apart“It took a little bit to wrap my head Questions? Contact Debbie Boyce at For updates, visit the Brandon ments, the Rutland Northeast Supervisory around the move, but it’s really going to bidcc@yahoo.com or 802-345-0056.

Independence Day Parade Facebook page Union offices, McKernon Group build- be great,” Boyce said.

Parking volunteers are needed to help for updates, or the Brandon Chamber of ing company, Compass Music and Arts Want to be in the Parade? Walk or with rotating shifts on the Parking Team. Commerce website, www.brandon.org.

Center, Neshobe Family Medicine, Otter Ride, ALL groups are welcome. Parade Valley Union High School North Campus, Applications available at the Brandon and Rutland County Parent-Child Center. Free Public Library, Carr’s Florist and Park Village sits adjacent to Estabrook Brandon Town Offices.

Park, where the fireworks are held on the Want to be a vendor? Contact bidccvennight of the Independence Day festivities. dor@yahoo.com.

That will not change.

Have an item to donate to Silent “It’s with great excitement that we Auction? Contact Bobbie Torstenson at

Brandon’s Independence Weekend Schedule

BRANDON — Folks in Brandon want you to start the summer with a BANG! The Brandon Recreation Department and Brandon Area Toy Project are collaborating to stage the first annual Brandon Carnival on June 8-11 at Estabrook Field off Route 7 just north of Brandon.

The carnival will feature a full slate of rides (including The Zipper) and carnival

offerings (including Bingo and fair food).

Guests will pay one price for a bracelet that is good for a full day.

Among the musical highlights planned are Ben Fuller and Jamie Lee Thurston on Saturday evening. There is also a Battle of the Bands planned for that day.

For more information and a full schedule, visit townofbrandon.com/Brandon-carnival.

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LCMM is open daily 10-5 May 27 through Oct. 15, with daily hands-on opportunities in blacksmithing or boating. Ask about the Museum/Lunch/Cruise special discount package, and Shipwreck ROV Tours. Information at www.lcmm.org or 802-475-2022, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

At LCMM’s Lake Adventure Camps, we use Champlain Longboats built by students from Diversified Occupations, and our fleet of canoes and kayaks to explore islands, cliffs, wetlands, and beaches,” says Ecology Programs Director Elizabeth Lee. “We discover fish, birds, plants and microscopic life, and learn about weather, wind, and waves.” Snorkeling, video production and robotics bring kids into the world of shipwreck discovery and underwater exploration. Week-long sessions for students entering grades 2-12 are held at LCMM’s Vergennes campus in June and July. Free shuttle service from Middlebury and Burlington. Details/registration at www.lcmm.org. Some scholarship funding is available – contact Elizabethl@lcmm.org.

“Our Champlain Discovery program for teens builds strong environmental and stewardship values,” says Nick Patch, Director of Outdoor Education. “Building a kayak in three weeks, and then ten days of paddling and camping in all weather is a life-shaping experience.”

Save these dates for Special Events! Abenaki Heritage Weekend June 24-25 includes a Native Arts Marketplace by members of the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association (VAAA), as well as drumming, dancing, and storytelling.

Meet the artists whose work is featured in Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage, a special exhib-

it of garments and accessories recently made

by VAAA members to reflect and celebrate their traditions, and rare family photographs from past generations. The exhibit will be on view through August 2017 before traveling to other venues.

Rowing and Racing Weekend July 8-9, Registration at 9:30am; Race starts at 11am.

For all ages of boaters! Bring your own non-motorized boat, kayak, or canoe for this three-mile race across the lake. Registration fee admits two to the museum.

LCMM’s Community Rowing Club offers a free buffet lunch for all rowing participants.

At Kids Pirate Festival August 19-20 the Museum is taken over by the New England Brethren of Pirates, Sirena, the Pirate Fairy, Pirates of Fortune’s Folly, and sailors, rogues, and mutineers from distant shores. Listen and sing along with Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate for a family friendly swashbuckling good time!

Community Rowing Club meets Thursday nights in June, July, August. Get a great workout on Lake Champlain and Otter Creek. Moderate exertion, ages 18 and up. Rowing locations may vary. Not sure if it’s right for you? Join us for your first row, no club membership needed.

Schooner Lois McClure, Public Boarding, June weekends only.

The 2017 Legacy Tour of canal schooner Lois McClure marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with a celebration of waterways and trees. Welcome aboard to discover how the “boatwood” trees, White Oak and White Pine, have been essential for centuries in boat building and in the forest ecosystem.

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LCMM is open daily 10-5 May 27 through Oct. 15, with daily hands-on opportunities in blacksmithing or boating. Ask about the Museum/Lunch/Cruise special discount package, and Shipwreck ROV Tours. Information at www.lcmm.org or 802-475-2022, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

At LCMM’s Lake Adventure Camps, we use Champlain Longboats built by students from Diversified Occupations, and our fleet of canoes and kayaks to explore islands, cliffs, wetlands, and beaches,” says Ecology Programs Director Elizabeth Lee. “We discover fish, birds, plants and microscopic life, and learn about weather, wind, and waves.” Snorkeling, video production and robotics bring kids into the world of shipwreck discovery and underwater exploration. Week-long sessions for students entering grades 2-12 are held at LCMM’s Vergennes campus in June and July. Free shuttle service from Middlebury and Burlington. Details/registration at www.lcmm.org. Some scholarship funding is available – contact Elizabethl@lcmm.org.

“Our Champlain Discovery program for teens builds strong environmental and stewardship values,” says Nick Patch, Director of Outdoor Education. “Building a kayak in three weeks, and then ten days of paddling and camping in all weather is a life-shaping experience.”

Save these dates for Special Events! Abenaki Heritage Weekend June 24-25 includes a Native Arts Marketplace by members of the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association (VAAA), as well as drumming, dancing, and storytelling.

Meet the artists whose work is featured in Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage, a special exhib-

it of garments and accessories recently made

by VAAA members to reflect and celebrate their traditions, and rare family photographs from past generations. The exhibit will be on view through August 2017 before traveling to other venues.

Rowing and Racing Weekend July 8-9, Registration at 9:30am; Race starts at 11am.

For all ages of boaters! Bring your own non-motorized boat, kayak, or canoe for this three-mile race across the lake. Registration fee admits two to the museum.

LCMM’s Community Rowing Club offers a free buffet lunch for all rowing participants.

At Kids Pirate Festival August 19-20 the Museum is taken over by the New England Brethren of Pirates, Sirena, the Pirate Fairy, Pirates of Fortune’s Folly, and sailors, rogues, and mutineers from distant shores. Listen and sing along with Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate for a family friendly swashbuckling good time!

Community Rowing Club meets Thursday nights in June, July, August. Get a great workout on Lake Champlain and Otter Creek. Moderate exertion, ages 18 and up. Rowing locations may vary. Not sure if it’s right for you? Join us for your first row, no club membership needed.

Schooner Lois McClure, Public Boarding, June weekends only.

The 2017 Legacy Tour of canal schooner Lois McClure marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with a celebration of waterways and trees. Welcome aboard to discover how the “boatwood” trees, White Oak and White Pine, have been essential for centuries in boat building and in the forest ecosystem.

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Culture / History MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART The Lovings, an Intimate Portrait: Photographs by Grey Villet May 26–August 13, 2017 On display in the Overbrook Gallery, this exhibition features twenty photographs by Grey Villet drawn largely from his germinal 1965 LIFE magazine photo essay telling the love story of interracial couple Mildred and Richard Loving.

Because their home state of Virginia was one of sixteen in the country that prohibited interracial marriage, the Lovings were legally married in Washington, D.C. in 1958. On returning to Virginia, they were arrested on charges of violating anti-miscegenation laws. Ultimately facing long jail terms, they were released on the condition that they left the state. With three children and little means of support away from their home, however, they risked their security and returned five years later to battle for the right to live together.

Villet visited the Lovings in 1965, as their case worked its way through the courts, and his warm and intimate images of their family life document their remarkable bond. As his widow Barbara Villet writes, they “tell of a love story that is still influential in a changing America.”

The photographs on view expand upon those published in Villet’s LIFE magazine article, which has inspired a television documentary as well as the 2016 Academy Award-nominated film Loving, starring Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton. These images, the results of Villet’s patient style and preference for using only available light, bear a softness and an intimacy that transport the viewer directly into the heart of the scene.

Young America: Roy Lichtenstein and the America’s Cup May 26–August 13, 2017 In 1994, PACT 95, a syndicate organized to compete in the America’s Cup trials the following year, invited Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein to create a graphic design for the hull and spinnaker of their boat.

The syndicate, which included as skipper, Kevin Mahaney, a 1984 graduate of Middlebury College and the winner of a silver medal in sailing at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, is responsible for the implementation of one of Lichtenstein’s largest and last works.

This summer MCMA opens the exhibition Young America: Roy Lichtenstein and the America’s Cup. The exhibit includes the actual seventy-seven foot hull of Young America, which is displayed above the pond adjacent to the Museum. Featured in the exhibit are Lichtenstein’s original drawings for the project and four important preliminary works by the artist.

Lichtenstein’s graphic design is comprised of a golden-haired mermaid gliding through the sea, a choice intended to protect the vessel and bring it good luck. To complement the hull decoration, Lichtenstein designed a spinnaker emblazoned with bright rays of sunlight showering down on the boat.

Additional prints, photographs, and paintings in the exhibit examine the history of yacht racing in America from the years immediately prior to 1851.

Two flat screens in the exhibit will provide complementary film history of Young America and stream this year’s America’s Cup trials and the cup races themselves.

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Sabra Field, Now and Then: A Retrospective May 26–August 13, 2017 On view this summer will be an exhibition of one of Middlebury College’s most celebrated alumnae and one of Vermont’s “Living Treasures.” Sabra Field Now and Then: A Retrospective includes some 70 prints that span six decades of the artist’s career. In addition to many of her signature Vermont landscapes, mythological suites, and portraits, the exhibition includes the revelatory 2015 documentary film Sabra by Dartmouth professor William Phillips. The installation is accompanied by an illustrated catalogue with a deeply personal, informative essay on the artist by Middlebury alumna Nancy Price Graff.

Relying on an iconography of green pastures, windrows lying in soft curves, an old red barn, blue hills, and a blue sky that goes on forever, her landscape designs conjure up a pastoral idyll that has enormous public appeal. As Graff writes, “If naming something is to own it, then Sabra Field owns Vermont’s color wheel.

Her iconic images of Vermont’s vibrant landscape feature green fields, blue skies, white clouds, and purple mountain majesties.”

Despite the rural subjects of her best-loved and arguably most popular prints, Field objects to being labeled purely a pastoralist. She insists that her images are not idealized fantasies of bucolic life. Indeed, she has faced obstacles and tragedies that her apparent outlook, whether sunny or moonlit, belies. Some of these works explore the pain and sorrow of a mother losing a child. Others are explorations of her informed concern for the health of the planet.

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Something for Everyone

Town Hall Theater’s success – it’s now entering its 11th season – is due to its amazing range of events.

Last year it produced plays, musicals, opera and dance, but also events for fishermen, banjo fans, skiers, cat video enthusiasts, and young rock-stars.

It hosted weddings, conferences, book readings, concerts, films and memorial services. THT also prides itself on being the venue that other area nonprofits use for their own fund-raising events.

A few highlights from the Summer 2017 schedule include The Opera Company of Middlebury’s production of Il Trittico. This rarely produced opera consists of three separate one-act operas – the gritty verismo opera ll Tabbaro, the laugh-out-loud farce Gianni Schicchi, and the ethereal and moving Suor Angelica. Directed by Douglas Anderson, with guest conductor Michael Sakir June 2-10.

Lights! Camera! Auction! Town Hall Theater’s amazing auction returns with incredible items up for bid including vacation getaways, impressive art and so much more! Saturday, June 17th at 6pm.

Gilbert & Sullivan fans will love the English National Opera production of The Mikado.

The highly-rated Jonathan Miller production will be screened on Friday, June 23 at 7pm.

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The hand-drawn animated feature film The Red Turtle thrilled audiences when it was screened at THT in May. The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival brings it back for an encore screening on Saturday, June 24 at 2:00 pm. Suitable for all ages.

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Summer at THT means bringing out the creativity in kids. Douglas Anderson directs teens in the Broadway musical Annie, on stage on July 22-23. THT Education Director Lindsay Pontius presents the classic comedy School for Scandal with The Young Company on August 22-23.

The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, now in its third year, is gaining national attention for its mix of independent feature films, short films and documentaries. August 24-27.

To get a complete look at Town Hall Theater’s offerings and to buy tickets, visit www.townhalltheater.org.

SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS Fri 6/2, Thu 6/8 & Sat 6/10 @ 7:30pm; Sun 6/4 @ 2pm $55-$80

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The Opera Company of Middlebury opens its 14th season with Puccini’s rarely produced trio of one-act operas. Directed by Douglas Anderson, with guest conductor Michael Sakir.

Sat 6/17 6pm $25

LIGHTS! CAMERA! AUCTION!

Town Hall Theater’s amazing auction returns with incredible items up for bid including vacation getaways, impressive art and so much more!

THT’s Young Company Presents ANNIE Douglas Anderson directs teens in the Broadway musical. Sat & Sun 7/22 @ 7pm 7/23 @ 2pm $10/ $5 people 12 and under

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SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL THT Education Director Lindsay Pontius presents the Young Company in this classic comedy. Tue & Wed 8/22 8/23 @ 7pm $10/ $5 people 12 and under

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THE RED TURTLE Saturday, June 24 at 2:00 pm. The hand-drawn animated feature film returns. Presented by MNFF. Sat – $12/ $8 children 12 and under

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recreation.destination cultural.historic.sites Middlebury Farmers Market Come to the market to shop, visit with neighbors, or have breakfast or lunch with friends! Cut out this calendar, visit our website, and “friend” us on Facebook to learn about special events, demos, tastings and live music.

Middlebury Farmers Market EVENTS

Museum Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am — 5 pm And Sun 1-5 pm (through Oct. 15) Research Center: Thurs & Fri 1-5 pm, or by appointment One Park Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-2117

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530 Exchange Street – home of the VFW Saturdays & Wednesdays 9am – 12:30pm • Rain or Shine www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org

Featuring the work of 18 Vermont Children’s Book Illustrators and Authors Summer is the perfect time for a visit to the Sheldon Museum — featuring fine and folk paintings, sculpture and the decorative arts.

The Museum’s exhibit, Draw Me a Story – Tell Me a Tale is on view June13 – October 15, 2017. The exhibit celebrates the imagination of 18 Vermont children’s book illustrators and authors. Original artwork, sketches, and other related materials will be on view. Programs and readings for all ages will take place during the run of the exhibit.

Featured in the exhibit is work by Jim Arnosky, Mary Azarian, Harry Bliss, Janet Hayward Burnham, Jason Chin, Eileen Christelow, John and Jennifer Churchman, Sarah Dillard, Deirdre Gill, Thacher Hurd, Woody Jackson, Warren Kimble, Peter Lourie, Tracey Campbell Pearson, Jan Reynolds, Phoebe Stone, and Ashley Wolff. Visit the Sheldon’s website, www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org for the calendar of events and more information or call 802-388-2117.

While at the Museum, browse in our wonderful Museum Shop or picnic in the garden designed and tended by the Middlebury Garden Club.

Jim Arnosky, Snowy Owl

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produce flowers meats cheeses crafts jewelry eggs apples bread maple syrup honey yarn baked goods prepared foods & more!

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Thursday, June 29: 25th Annual Pops Concert featuring the Vermont Philharmonic followed by fabulous fireworks. The Concert will take place at Middlebury College in the field behind the Mahaney Center for the Arts (rain site: Kenyon Arena).

The grounds open at 5:30 for picnics; Concert at 7:30.

Bring chairs, blankets, and flashlights. Tickets: Adult $25, Youth $10; children under 12 admitted free. Adult tickets purchased by June 25: $20. Tickets available by calling the Sheldon, 802-388-2117, at the Museum, the concert, or online at www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

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Henry Sheldon Museum Celebrates Summer!

Museum hours through October 15: Tues-Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm • Research Center: Thurs & Fri 1-5 pm One Park Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-2117 www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org

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GOLF COURSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! One of Middlebury’s Best Kept Secrets • 18 Picturesque Holes with Stellar Views • Family Friendly • Reasonable Rates 24

• Driving Range • Walking Distance from Downtown Middlebury

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• Golf Club Rentals Available • Lessons Available • Fully Stocked Golf Shop • Brand NEW Bar and Grill with beverage cart service

A RUNNER COMPETES in a Lake Dunmore triathlon sponsored by Vermont Sun last summer.

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Addison County has many fitness events to keep you moving!

Vermont is a state where natural beauty is sky high and recreational opportunities abound, making it fertile ground for all sorts of outdoor competitions. From triathlons to century bike rides, marathons to 5Ks, Addison County is home to a variety of races that draw both local and out-of-state participants.

Participating in organized races or competitions may seem intimidating or exclusive to highly trained and skilled athletes, but more and more race directors are interested in specifically welcoming novices to their events.

So as long as you select a distance and event that you are comfortable with and is safe for you, then challenge yourself to sign up for at least one community race this summer.

Many of the local events highlighted this summer support the work of local charities or community organizations. Some — like the Vermont Gran Fondo — will offer several distance options to choose from, so select wisely if you don’t want to sign up to cycle 108 miles and four mountain gaps in a day.

All of the races share the primary goal (See Fitness events, Page 25A)

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Fitness events (Continued from Page 24A) of challenging each biker to do his or her personal best. The aim is to feel proud of an accomplishment and share that feeling with a wide field of others who have achieved the same. You bring to each race something different and something unique to you, whether you’re trying to beat a certain time or simply cross the finish line. Whatever your reason, we hope you join in the activities and get out to enjoy the many events held within our county lines this summer.

Suit up, stick on a smile and good luck!

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18-mile & 6-mile timed runs, 2-mile family fun run/walk.

All courses are loops on pristine trails through woods, farmland, meadow and river valleys, circumnavigating the town.

The Vermont Gran Fondo is a non-competitive ride through Vermont’s Green Mountains. This ride will test your fitness with its challenging climbs. There are amazing views at the top each of the four gaps, making it well worth the effort. Riders can choose between the full Gran Fondo (108miles and more than 11,000 feet of climbing), or one of three shorter rides.When: July 1, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. for the Gran and Medio Difficile Fondos; 10 a.m. start for the Medio Facile and Piccolo Fondo events.Where: Start and finish at Woodchuck Cider House, 1321 Exchange Street, Middlebury.More info at vermontgranfondo.com

Bristol Fourth of July 5K This annual run is in memory of race founder Pam Paradee, who lost her battle with cancer in 2010. The 5K race will weave through the streets of Bristol and end at the town green. Each runner is entered into a prize drawing for various local items at the end of the race.

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Start & end at Wright Park in Middlebury, VT. Postrace celebration with refreshments, prizes & music. All welcome, any ability.

RIDERS TAKE PART in the Vermont Gran Fondo.

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When: July 4, 2017, at 7:30 a.m.

Where: Mount Abraham Union High School, Bristol More info: bristol4th.com/road_race.html.

Goshen Gallop The rugged 10K or 5K courses takes the runner on the dirt and gravel roads of Goshen and onto a packed soil surface up to elevations between 1,800 and 2,100 feet above sea level following the Blueberry Hill Inn hiking, biking and skiing trails set in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area of the Green Mountain National Forest. In its 39th year, this is an exciting and challenging event that welcomes runners of all abilities.

When: July 15, 2017, at 4 p.m.

Where: Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen More info: goshengallop.com.

Event hosted by the Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT).

All proceeds help to maintain & improve the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM).

Registration open now at http://www.maltvt.org

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Champ’s Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis

The 11th annual Champ’s Challenge benefit ride to raise money for cystic fibrosis offers a 40-mile course for more advanced cyclists, an 8-mile course for more recreational riders and families, or a 5K walk/run for participants preferring not to ride. Hosted by the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, the event offers a full barbecue luncheon on the shore of Lake Champlain.

When: July 16, 2017, at 8 a.m.

Where: Basin Harbor Club, Ferrisburgh More info: cflf.org/champs-challenge-cf.

Bristol Stampede 5K Join the annual Stampede Toward the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis with a 5K road race beginning at 8 a.m. A walk-a-thon kicks off at 11 a.m. with registration at 10:30 a.m. Come walk 3.5 miles through the streets of Bristol to raise awareness and funds.

When: July 30 at 8 a.m.

(See Bristol Stampede 5K, Page 27A)

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Vermont Gran Fondo

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 2017

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Vermont Sun Triathlons and Runs Over the last 30-plus years, Vermont Sun Fitness Center has thousands of athletes who gather to participate in the annual triathlon series at Branbury State Park. Vermont Sun owners Steve and Shelly Hare, along with Ruth Bullock and an incredible support crew, know their way around a race course, both as race directors and race participants themselves. Their events are well-run, safe and the courses are beautiful, in and around Lake Dunmore in Salisbury.

Vermont Sun Triathlon Series – A sprint triathlon series featuring a 600-yard swim, 14-mile bike and 3.1-mile run.

When: June 24, July 16 and Aug. 13, 2017, at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore Lake Dunmore Triathlon – An Olympicdistance triathlon series with a 0.9-mile swim, 28-mile bike and 6.2-mile run.

When: June 18 and Aug. 14, 2017, at 8 a.m.

Where: Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore Vermont Sun Half Marathon – Runners may choose to run a 5K, 10K or 13.1-mile half marathon.

When: Sept. 24, 2017, at 10 a.m.

Where: Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore More info: vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

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Experience the great outdoors: Go camping!

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By CHRISTY LYNN The daily grind and life’s busy schedule can make it seem impossible to break away, but let this summer’s thick heat slow your pace and challenge your norms.

With school out, summer vacation is calling.

But you don’t have to leave town to get away — there are plenty of places to escape right here in Addison County. Instead, head for the woods or the lake.

There’s nothing quite like leaving the computers, cell phones and TVs at home and falling asleep in a tent under the stars, listening to peepers or loons calling. Life’s trials and stresses seem to melt away when you wake up with the sun and spend your day fishing on a quiet stream or still lake uninterrupted.

Addison County offers camping experiences that vary widely, ranging from the fully-serviced campgrounds with RV hookups, pools, activities, playgrounds and tons of new friends to be had, to remote tent sites within the Moosalamoo wilderness area where your only neighbor may be a moose or solitary owl.

Go on foot, or put a pack into a canoe and paddle your way to a new shore. Whatever your (See Camping, Page 27A)

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Whether Fishing Far or Near, Troll on by for all your Gear!

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Home to Your Hunting, Shooting and Archery Needs!

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KAYAK RENTALS GREAT FISHING & CANOEING

Camping recalibrating your priorities and giving you a chance to see things from a wider angle.

This summer make yourself a pledge: explore. Open your eyes to the simple things around you. Try new things. Sleep under the stars. Leave your electronics at home. Get bored when the only thing you have to do is wander by a riverside. It might be the most interesting thing you do all summer.

Make your reservation today!

visit our website www.riversbendcamping.com call us 802.388.9092 email us camp@riversbendcamping.com

Vergennes Little City 5K & 10K

Be part of the 36th annual Vergennes Day celebration. The Little City 5K run/walk and the 10K run will line up in front of City Hall.

Race day registration will be held from 8-8:45 a.m. at the Stevens House on the corner of Main and North Green streets.

When: Aug. 26 at 9 a.m.

Where: City Hall, Vergennes More info: vergennesdowntown.org.

Tour de Farms

A quintessentially “Vermont-y” event, Tour de Farms is one of Vermont’s oldest cycling farm tours. It is also a primary fundraising event for the Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN), which means participation in this community ride is not only great fun, but helping support a great cause.

The ride features more than 20 farms, producers and restaurants, who team up to provide local food for riders who travel from farm to farm around the northern tier of Addison County.

When: Aug 6, 2017 Where: Bristol, VT More info: acornvt.org/tourdefarms.

TAM Trek

Join the Middlebury Area Land Trust’s 13th annual TAM Trek with 18- and 6-mile timed runs, and a 2-mile family fun run/walk.

The TAM Trek is a trail race or fun run to raise funds for the Trail Around Middlebury.

This trail, a footpath over 18 miles long, encircles the village of Middlebury and links several hundred acres of town land, conserved properties, schools and other local landmarks.

Participation in the 18-mile event is capped at 200 runners so sign up soon to ensure you’re one of them.

When: Sept. 17 at 8 a.m.

Where: Wright Park, Middlebury More info: maltvt.org/tam-trek.

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Kelly Brush Ride

The Kelly Brush Century Ride is the largest charity bike ride in Vermont. Join nearly 1,000 riders, hand cyclists, volunteers and supporters on the roads of Addison and Chittenden counties in support of a great cause.

Cyclists have the choice of 25-, 50- or 100-mile courses with water/fuel stops along the way staffed by amazing volunteers. All cyclists start and end at Middlebury College’s Alumni Field. Be sure to stay and join the barbecue from noon-5 p.m.

When: Sept. 9, with a rolling start between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Where: Middlebury College Alumni Field, Middlebury More info: kellybrushfoundation.org/ kellybrushride.

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Bristol Stampede 5K (Continued from Page 25A) Where: Bristol Rec Field More info: threedaystampede.org/weekend.html.

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Spending even just a night or two out of your routine provides context and a reality check about what life is really all about,

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ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS 2017 DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DAILY ACTIVITIES

10:00-10:00 10:00-10:00 10:00-10:00 9:00 - 9:00 10:00-6:00 10:00 10:00-10:00 10:00-10:00 10:00-10:00 10:00-5:00 Daily 12:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 1:00-6:00

Please Note: Most exhibits will be removed on Saturday night at 10:00.

Children’s Barnyard Open 4-H & Youth Building Open Antique Equipment Building Open Maple Sugar House Open Twist O’Wool Guild Demos (Twist O’Wool Guild tent) Forest Festival Exhibits & Demonstrations (forestry building) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Home & Garden Building Open with continuous craft demos Lucien Paquette Exhibit Building Open Wood Carving (antique equipment area) Maple Products Demonstrations (maple sugar house) Midway Open (approximately) Milking Parlor Demonstrations Cairo Northern Clowns (walk around entertainment)

TUESDAY, August 8, 2017 Addison County Day

MORNING 8:30

9:00-5:00 10:00 10:00-10:00 11:00 11:00-7:00

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Western Only 4-H and Open Youth Junior Horse Show (horse area) 4-H Dairy Conformation Classes (animal show arena) Open Miniature Donkey Show (Butterfield Arena) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Silly Kindness Monsters in the Kindness Bakery (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

AFTERNOON & EVENING

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12:00 12:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:00-4:00 3:00 3:30 3:30 4:00 4:45 5:00 5:00 5:30 6:00-11:00 6:00 6:00 6:15 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 8:00

Midway Opens (approximately) Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) Michael Blaine-Hypnotist (show tent) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) VTPA-Garden Tractor & ATV Pulls & Antique (tractor pad) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep tent) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Vermont Products Dinner-1st Sitting (dining hall) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) Gymkhana (horse area) Vermont Products Dinner-2nd Sitting (dining hall) BRACELET NIGHT for rides ($15 - rides unlimited) Seth Warner Mount Independence Fife & Drum Corp (bandstand) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) Vermont Products Dinner-3rd Sitting (dining hall) Addison County Gospel Choir (show tent) Addison County Line Dancers – Line Dancing Demo & Lessons (bandstand) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (Children’s Barnyard area) Vermont Products Dinner-4th Sitting (dining hall) Field Days Opening Parade - “ACCFD, building memories one week at a time”

WEDNESDAY, August 9, 2017 #1 Auto Parts Day

10:30 11:00-7:00 11:00

AFTERNOON & EVENING 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 3:30 4:30 5:00 5:30

Midway Opens (approximately, All day/night bracelet-$20) Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) Peterson Quality Malt Men’s Caber Toss (tractor pad) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) Peterson Quality Malt Ladies Iron Skillet Toss (tractor pad) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Michael Blaine-Hypnotist (show tent) Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep show tent) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) Michael Blaine-Hypnotist (show tent) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) Karaoke Talent Night with DJ Amanda Rock (signup at 6:30) (show tent) Short Notice Band (Bandstand) #1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby (tractor pad)

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THURSDAY, August 10, 2017 Vermont Agricultural Day

MORNING 8:00 9:00

9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 11:00-7:00

9:00 10:00-2:00

Annual ACFFD Open Horse Show (horse area) 4-H Dairy Fitting & Showmanship Classes (animal show arena) 4-H & Other Youth Sheep Show (sheep show tent) Hand Mowing Contest (antique equipment demo area) Pony Pulling (Butterfield arena) Pedal Tractor Pull (show tent) (sign-ups at 10:00) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Silly Kindness Monsters in the Kindness Bakery (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

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4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Michael Blaine-Hypnotist (show tent) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Open and Youth Beef Show (animal show arena) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) Armwrestling-Kids 16 & under (sign up at 4:00)(show tent) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) BRACELET NIGHT: for rides ($17-rides unlimited) RE/MAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides (parking Lot, weather permitting) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) VTPA-Farmstock, NYPTA Super Farm, VT V8 Minis, Pure Stock, 2WD Minis (tractor pad) Armwrestling-Adults (weigh-ins 5:00)(show tent) Vorsteveld Family Band (bandstand)

6:00-11:00 6:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

SATURDAY, August 12, 2017 Champlain Valley Equipment Day

MORNING 9:00

9:00 10:00 10:00-2:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 11:00 - 7:00

12:00 12:00 12:00-4:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 1:30 2:30 3:00 3:30 3:30 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00-11:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:30 8:00

English Only 4-H and Open Youth Jr. & Sr. Horse Show (horse area) Open Dairy Show-Holsteins, Brown Swiss & Guernseys (animal show arena) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area)

Midway Opens (approximately) Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) Michael Blaine-Hypnotist (show tent)” 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) Michael Blaine-Hypnotist (show tent) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demo (children’s barnyard area) BRACELET NIGHT for rides ($17 - rides unlimited) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) Twist of Fate band (show tent) Toast Band (Bandstand) #1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby (tractor pad) Animal Costume Class (animal show arena) Home and Garden Awards & Leona Thompson Bowl Presentation (home & garden bldg)

FRIDAY, August 11, 2017 Youth Day

MORNING 8:30 9:00 9:00 10:00-2:00 10:00

10:00 11:00 11:00 - 7:00

Exhibitors’ Breakfast (dining hall) Draft Horse Show (horse area) Open Sheep Show (sheep show tent) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area) Youth & Open Working Steer & Ox Show (beef/working steer show tent) Horse Pulling (Butterfield arena) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Silly Kindness Monsters in the Kindness Bakery (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

AFTERNOON & EVENING 12:00 12:00-6:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:00

Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) BRACELET TIME for rides ($12 - rides unlimited) VTPA-Farmstock, NYPTA Super Farm (tractor pad) Michael Blaine-Hypnotist (show tent) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) PeeWee Dairy Showmanship (animal show arena) 4 Abreast, Show Division (horse area) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area)

AFTERNOON & EVENING 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3: 00 3:00 3:00 3:30 3:30 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:00-11:00 6:00 6:00 7:00

Open Dairy Show-Ayrshires, Jerseys & Milking Shorthorns (animal show arena) Draft Horse Show (horse area) Poultry Breeders Show (poultry tent) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area) Baked Bean Bonanza Contest & Samples (solar barn) Youth Sheep Blocking and Fitting Contest (sheep tent) VTPA-Altered Farm, Modified, Diesel 2.5 Diesel Stock Street Legal, 2.6 Diesel Pro, S.S. 4x4 Pickup, Street Legal Semis (tractor pad) Michael Blaine-Hypnotist (show tent) Silly Kindness Monsters in the Kindness Bakery (Paquette Bldg)

7:00 7:00 Dusk

Midway Opens (approximately) Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Six Horse Hitch, North American Classic Six Qualifier (horse area) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Michael Blaine-Hypnotist (show tent) Square Dancing w/Cast Off Eights & Lake Champlain Squares Sheep & Wool Garment Lead Line Class (sheep show tent) Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep tent) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (dairy area) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) BRACELET NIGHT for rides ($17 - rides unlimited) RE/MAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Ride (parking Lot, weather permitting) Wildlife Encounters® - Live Animal Shows (show area) VTPA-VT V8 Minis, 2WD Mini Truck, Altered Farm, Diesel, 2.5 Diesel Work Street Legal, 2.6 Pro, Street Legal Semis, S.S. 4x4 Pickups (tractor pad) Addison County Line Dancers – Line Dancing Demo & Lessons (bandstand) THE VOICE’s JAKE WORTHINGTON (show tent) Champlain Valley Equipment Closing Fireworks Display (set off east of horse area)

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VERMONT — Hiking Vermont’s hill- West” cliff, Bone Mountain cliffs in Bolton, sides is a great way to enjoy a spring day, Eagle Ledge in Vershire, Fairlee Palisades but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department in Fairlee, Hazen’s Notch in Lowell, and Audubon Vermont recommend you Marshfield Mountain in Marshfield and check to see if the area you’re planning to Nichols Ledge in Woodbury. hike or climb is open. Several cliff areas are “The areas closed include the portions currently closed to protect nesting peregrine of the cliffs where the birds are nesting and falcons. the trails leading to the cliff tops or over“Peregrine nesting is well underway this looks,” said Buck. “In many cases the lower spring,” said John portions of the trails Buck, Vermont Fish & are still open, and What you can do to help Wildlife Department we encourage people biologist. “The falcons to get out with good Vermont peregrines: are very sensitive binoculars or a scope to human presence – Respect cliff closures, and to enjoy watching so we ask climbers retreat from any cliff where the birds from a and hikers to please you see peregrines distance. We will maintain a respect- – Report any disturbance of update the closure ful distance from all list as more nesting nesting peregrines to your nests. These closures data are reported.” help people to choose local game warden Last year saw a record nesting an alternative route in – Report any sightings by for Vermont’s advance.” calling Vermont Fish & Wildlife season peregrine falcons, The Vermont Fish & with more than 79 Wildlife Department at 802-828-1000 or emailing young birds successpartners with Audubon fwinformation@vermont.gov fully growing up and Vermont to monitor leaving the nest. the sites throughout “The peregrines’ recovery is a great the nesting season. These sites will remain closed until Aug. 1 or until the department success story,” said Margaret Fowle, determines the risk to nesting falcons has Audubon Vermont Conservation Biologist. passed. Additional sites may be added to “The population continues to do well thanks the closed list if nesting falcons choose new to the efforts of our many volunteers and partners.” sites.

“We appreciate the public’s support in Four areas in Greater Addison County respecting the cliff closures,” said Buck. have hiking restrictions. They are: • Snake Mountains in Addison – area “The peregrine falcon was removed from south of pond at top is closed. the state endangered species list in 2005 due • Deer Leap in Bristol – cliff-top closed. in part to people respecting the falcon’s nest• Mount Horrid in Brandon – Great Cliff ing period. Continued respect for the falcon overlook closed. will help ensure that peregrines remain part • Rattlesnake Point Salisbury near of Vermont’s landscape.”

Branbury State Park – cliff-top closed.

Updated information on cliff closures There are partial closures elsewhere in is listed on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Vermont at Barnet Roadcut off Route 5 Department website: www.vtfishandwildin Barnet, Bolton Notch’s “Upper Upper life.com or by calling 802-828-1000.

Catch the Ephemera Exhibit …Don’t Miss It!

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Trade and greeting cards, entertainment & sport posters, medical ads, and more from the amazing historic ephemera collection of the Research Center’s archives.

On view through October 15, 2017

Museum hours through October 15: Tues-Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm Research Center: Thurs & Fri 1-5 pm One Park Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-2117 www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org PEREGRINE FALCON CHICKS

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Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Ferrisburgh. Traces the history of Lake Champlain, extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits, including boats. lcmm.org. d. Button Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh. Overnight camping, nature trails. vtstateparks.com/ htm/buttonbay.htm. e. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Route 17, Addison. Home to migrating waterfowl, walking paths, and boat launches. http://vt.audubon.org/IBADeadCreek.html. f. Bixby Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Stained glass ceiling illuminates historic library and extensive collection of early arrowheads and other artifacts. bixbylibrary.org. g. Lord’s Prayer Rock, Bristol. In 1891, Joseph C. Greene paid a carver to engrave the Lord’s Prayer on a huge rock sitting next to what is today Route 116. It’s still an unusual roadside attraction. h. Snake Mountain. Parking lot on Mountain Road in Addison. Family-friendly hike to beautiful vistas of Champlain Valley and Adirondacks. Don’t leave valuables in the car. vtfishandwildlife.com. i. Mount Abraham trail access, Long Trail, Lincoln. Strenuous hike to summit nets 360-degree panorama. greenmountainclub.org. j. University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, Morgan Horse Farm Road, Weybridge.

Beautiful grounds featuring a leading breeding program for official state animal. Tours daily. uvm.edu/morgan. k. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, 1 Park St., downtown Middlebury. Tour the Judd Harris House, ongoing exhibits and events. henrysheldonmuseum.org.

L. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. Rotating exhibits. vermontfolklifecenter.org. m. Middlebury College. Campus tours available at admissions office. Event listings available at arts center ticket office. Friday afternoon carillon performance in the summer. middlebury.edu. n. Green Mountain National Forest Ranger Station, Route 7 South, Middlebury. Extensive material available about hiking and camping in the GMNF. http://tinyurl.com/mpozcj7. o. Trail Around Middlebury. The “TAM” is an 18.8-mile footpath that encircles Middlebury and links several hundred acres of town land, conserved properties and other local landmarks. maltvt.org/tam.html. p. Falls of Lana, Rattlesnake Cliffs, Silver Lake trails access, Salisbury-Leicester town line. newenglandwaterfalls.com/vermont.php. q. Branbury State Park, Salisbury. Day use and overnight camping, kid-friendly sandy beach and extensive grass lawn, boat rentals. vtstateparks.com/htm/branbury.htm. r. Spirit in Nature Path, Goshen Road, Ripton. Immerse yourself in nature by walking any of the 11 different paths. spiritinnature.com. s. DAR State Park & Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison. Overnight camping in tent sites at park plus historic DAR John Strong Mansion Museum at state park entrance. vtstateparks.com/htm/dar.cfm. Chimney Point is the site of Native American, early French, and Revolutionary War-era settlement. Historic tavern was an important meeting place. Ongoing exhibits and tours. historicsites.vermont.gov/chimneypoint. t. Fort Ticonderoga (take ferry from Shoreham across Lake Champlain to New York).

Preserved Revolutionary War fort with extensive interpretation, guides, re-enactors, gift shop and many events. fort-ticonderoga.org. u. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell. A largely undisturbed Revolutionary War site. Visitors center with extensive exhibits and many interpretive trails. historicvermont.org/mountindependence. v. Brandon Museum at the Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace, Route 7, Brandon. Town of Brandon museum located in historic birthplace of statesman Stephen A. Douglas.

Enjoy local history including architecture, industry, business, tourism, and immigration. brandon.org/the-brandon-museum. w. Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St., Brandon. Gallery shows work from a diverse group of more than 50 artists in various media. brandonartistsguild.org.

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7 p.m. Radio Free Honduras: Acoustic Latin folk-rock band fronted by Honduran music legend/guitar virtuoso Charlie Baran

Monday, July 10

Noon Brown Bag: Robert & Gigi 7 p.m. The Sea the Sea: Indie folk-pop duo-band with rich harmony and lyric-driven songs 8:30 p.m. Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore: Grammy award winner who stretches musical boundaries

Tuesday, July 11 Noon Brown Bag: Jon Gailmor 7 p.m. Emily Braden Trio: An effortless blend of jazz and soul 8:30 p.m. Upstate Rubdown: A stew of jazz, blues, gospel, soul and pop

Wednesday, July 12

Noon Brown Bag: No Strings Marionette Company 7 p.m. Pete’s Posse: Multigenerational roots music 8:30 p.m. The Molly Tuttle Band: Award-winning flat-picker with a voice like an angel

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Noon Brown Bag: Stephen Gratto 7 p.m. Jason Anick Gypsy Jazz Trio: Jazz without borders 8:30 p.m. The Seamus Eagan Project: Founding member of the band Solas explores the far reaches of the Irish tradition

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Noon Brown Bag: Magician Tom Verner 7 p.m. Starline Rhythm Boys: Swinging rockabilly and honky-tonk band 8:30 p.m. Dave Keller’s 9-Piece Soul Revue: Glory days of soul and Keller’s funk-filled original songs

Saturday, July 15 7 p.m. Vermont Jazz Ensemble Street Dance: Come early for swing-dance lessons with Jim Condon.

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to Microsoft Word. These classes are intended for computer newbies to advanced computer users and are relaxed, hands-on learning. Open to the public. If you are interested, please call 802-448-0595 or email info@tech4tomorrow.org to sign up.

“The Crucible” auditions in Middlebury.

Monday, June 5, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Please arrive between 6:30 and 7 p.m. to register.

Thursday

Ron Powers in Brandon.

Thursday, June 1, 6 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. Powers gives a talk on his latest book “No One Cares About Crazy People: The Chaos and Heartbreak of Mental Health in America.” Free will donation. All funds go to the Brandon Library “Raise the Elevator” fund.

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LINCOLN PEAK VINEYARD in New Haven hosts “Wine Down” events with food, wine and entertainments on Friday evenings throughout the summer.

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band committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles. Tickets: Adults $12, Seniors/ Students/Military $10, at www.facebook. com/Friends-of-the-Brandon-Town-Hall or at the door. More info at 802-247-5420.

Deb Brisson & the Hayburners in Brandon.

Saturday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Low Lilly in Ripton. Saturday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

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Sunday

Puccini’s “Il Trittico” in Middlebury. Matinee, Sunday, June 4, 2:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The Opera Company of Middlebury will stage a trio of one act operas by Gia-

como Puccini. The cast will be directed by Douglas Anderson and the orchestra will be conducted by guest conductor Michael Sakir. Tickets are $55-$80 and are available on line at www.townhalltheater.org, by telephone at 802-382-9222 or in person at the Town Hall Theater Box Office. Pre-performance talks one hour prior to curtain at the Memorial Baptist Church. For further information, info@ocmvermont.org or at the OCM web site www.ocmvermont.org.

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Free computer class in Middlebury. Monday, June 5, 3:30-5 p.m., Community Room, East View. Join nonprofit Technology for Tomorrow for free computer class on Intro

Lap-sit storytime in Shoreham. Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m., Platt Memorial Library.

Enjoy the library before we’re open for an hour of literacy-rich playtime. Share stories, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. A great socialization opportunity for babies and toddlers in a low-stress environment. For ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers.

Student recital in Middlebury. Thursday, June 8, 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Eastview at Middlebury. Alex Larrow will perform.

Bill Schubart in Middlebury. Thursday, June 8, 7-9 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Vermont columnist and social commentator Schubart will read from and discuss his new novel, “Lila and Theron.”

Puccini’s “Il Trittico” in Middlebury. Thursday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

The Opera Company of Middlebury will stage a trio of one act operas by Giacomo Puccini. The cast will be directed by Douglas Anderson and the orchestra will be conducted by guest conductor Michael Sakir. Tickets $55-$80 are available on line at www.townhalltheater.org, by telephone at 802-382-9222 or in person at the Town Hall Theater Box Office. Pre-performance talks one hour prior to curtain at the Memorial Baptist Church. For further information, info@ocmvermont.org or at the OCM web site www.ocmvermont.org.

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Opening art reception in Middlebury. Friday, June 9, 5-7 p.m., Edgewater on the Green. “The Color of Light” (See Calendar, Page 4B)

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Tennis play day in Bristol.

Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.– noon, Bristol Rec. Field Tennis Courts. Get your kids active and having fun with tennis. Equipment sized right for age and ability. Easy and welcoming Tennis games and activities, even if you’ve never held a racquet. Families and children of all ages and abilities welcome. Equipment provided. Free.

Traditional fish traps and spears workshop in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.noon & 1-3 p.m., Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. Two workshops on techniques for making and using fish traps and fish spears based on research and talking with St. Regis Mohawk tribal elders. Workshop includes storytelling, demonstrations using pre-made traps and spears, and a walk to the lake to try out spearing fish decoys and checking fish.

Included with museum admission Free for LCMM members, children 5 and under, veterans and their families. Information: www. lcmm.org or 802 475-2022.

National trails day hike into history in Orwell. Saturday, June 3, 2-3:30 p.m. Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. Celebrate National Trail Day with this guided hike into history.

Co-sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition.

Beatles For Sale in Brandon. Saturday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. A New England-based Beatles tribute

Wednesday

After school LEGO challenges in Shoreham.

Wednesday, June 7, 2:45 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Work to complete the challenge before the time is up. A snack will be served. Ages 5 and up.

Labor historian talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library.

Labor historian Annelise Orleck will recount the struggle for welfare rights by Las Vegas women in the 1970s in a talk titled “What if Poor Women Ran the World?” Orleck is a professor of history at Dartmouth College.

“The Crucible” auditions in Middlebury.

Monday, June 7, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Please arrive between 6:30 and 7 p.m. to register.

Book discussion in Middlebury. Friday, June 2, 6-7 p.m., the Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Meet and discuss “What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours” by Helen Oyeyemi. Singles Book Club, for literary-minded singles, meets the second (or first occasionally) Friday of every month in the store.

Puccini’s “Il Trittico” in Middlebury. Friday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The Opera Company of Middlebury, will stage a trio of one act operas by Giacomo Puccini.

The cast will be directed by Douglas Anderson and the orchestra will be conducted by guest conductor Michael Sakir. Tickets are $55-$80 and available on line at www. townhalltheater.org, by telephone at 802382-9222 or in person at the Town Hall Theater Box Office. Pre-performance talks one hour prior to curtain at the Memorial Baptist Church. For further information, info@ocmvermont.org or at the OCM web site www. ocmvermont.org.

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Portrait of Christian Wolff in Salisbury.

Friday, June 9, 8 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. New Music On the Point presents a portrait concert and on-stage conversation with the legendary composer Christian Wolff, the only remaining member of the revolutionary New York School of Composers and a Professor Emeritus of Dartmouth College. Performers will include luminaries of the contemporary music world, including the JACK Quartet, pianist Ursula Opens, Bent Frequency Duo, and percussionist Jan Williams.

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Saturday

Vermont Days at State Parks. Saturday, June 10, Statewide. Bring the family to your choice of Vermont state parks (day use), fish at any Fish & Wildlife fishing access (no license required for the day), enjoy free entry at State Historic Sites and free admission to the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury. Saturday, June 10, 7-9 a.m., Otter View Park, intersection of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Meet at the parking area.

Birders of all ages and abilities welcome.

For more information call 388-6019 or 3881007.

Puccini’s “Il Trittico” in Middlebury. Saturday, June 10, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater. The Opera Company of Middlebury will stage a trio of one act operas by Giacomo Puccini.

The cast will be directed by Douglas Anderson and the orchestra will be conducted by guest conductor Michael Sakir. Tickets are $55-$80 and are available on line at www. townhalltheater.org, by telephone at 802-

382-9222 or in person at the Town Hall Theater Box Office. Pre-performance talks one hour prior to curtain at the Memorial Baptist Church. For further information, info@ocmvermont.org or at the OCM web site www. ocmvermont.org.

“Voyage Of The Log People” performance in Brandon. Saturday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. A new show from Drum Journeys Of Earth put together by Limbo Lounge, a world beat group made up of violin, key board, guitars, drums, drums, drums and newly added brass instruments, in combination with the West African Djembe Ensemble. Showcasing the log drum with Maori sticks and chants. Tickets: Adults $7. Seniors, Students & Military $5. Tickets available at the door.

Gypsy Reel in Brandon. Saturday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd.

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Vermont Days at State Parks. Sunday June 11, Statewide. Bring the family to your choice of Vermont state parks (day use), fish at any Fish & Wildlife fishing access (no license required for the day), enjoy free entry at State Historic Sites and free admission to the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

Lecture on Cuba in Vergennes. Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Tim Weed, of National Geographic, presents “A Playground for (See Calendar, Page 5B)

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Park bench dedication ceremony in Vergennes. Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m., Macdonough Park. The Seth Warner — Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the NSDAR has purchased a park bench in appreciation of our Vietnam Veterans. All Vietnam era veterans and the general public are invited to attend.

Book discussion in Middlebury. Friday, July 14, 6-7 p.m., the Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Meet and discuss “Ties” by Domenico Starnone. Singles Book Club, for literary-minded singles, meets the second (or first occasionally) Friday of every month in the store.

Morton Feldman’s “Crippled Symmetry” in Brandon. Wednesday, June 14, 8 p.m., Compass Music and Art Center, 333 Jones Dr. A performance of Feldman’s 90-minute masterpiece, written in 1983 for a trio of flutes, vibraphone/glockenspiel and piano — a musical distillation of the abstract paintings of Mark Rothko and Persian rugs.

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“The History Of Hop Farming In Vermont,” in Bristol. Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West Street. The Bristol Historical Society will host Starksboro native Kathleen Norris, who will discuss hop framing in Vermont. Open to the public. Call Steve Ayotte at 453-7709 for details.

June 17

Hiroya Tsukamoto in Brandon. Friday, June 16, Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd.

Saturday

Pocock Rocks in Bristol.

Saturday, June 17, all day, Main St. The Pocock Rocks Music Festival and Street Fair returns this

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“Let’s Go Birding!” in Middlebury. Saturday, June 17, 9-11 a.m., Wright Park, Seymour St. Ext. Meet promptly at 9 a.m. for an all-ages guided walk for beginning birders along the Quest Trail, a spur off the Trail Around Middlebury. Bring your binoculars or borrow ours. Snacks! Family-friendly, but not for baby strollers.

Co-sponsored by Otter Creek Audubon and Middlebury Area Land Trust. Free and open to the public. Weather questions? 802-989-7115.

Book, plant, and pie sale in Shoreham.

Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Thousands of books — paperbacks and hardcovers, gently used and discards. Donated plants for your garden or flowerbeds. Rhubarb pie for sale served with tea or coffee. Rain or shine. Fundraiser for the Platt Memorial Library. Book prices by donation.

Little Citywide yard sale in Vergennes.

Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the green and locations around town. Dozens of yard sales with both businesses and residents participating. Official map will be available online at www.addisoncounty.com/little-city-yard-sale or at the information booth on the green. Rain or shine.

Craft show & silent auction benefit in Middlebury. Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.2 p.m., Middlebury VFW. A benefit for 7-month-old Jase Allen and his family, Jase needs hernia and heart surgery in Boston. This benefit is to help raise funds to afford Jase’s surgeries. For more info, contact Lorraine Smith at 802-309-7918.

An Extraordinary Ordinary Woman: The Journal of Phebe Orvis in Middlebury.

Saturday, June 17. 4-5:30 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Join author Susan Oulette as she discusses her book on Orvis’ rare nineteenth-century journal.

Presented with the Sheldon Museum.

W.C. Fields is “Running Wild” on screen in Brandon. Saturday, June 17, 7 pm., Brandon Town Hall. In this 1927 film Starring W.C. Fields in one of his best silent roles. Part of Brandon’s silent film and live music series.

Northern Third Piano Quartet in Brandon.

Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd.

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Cyndy Bittinger in Ripton. Saturday, June 24, 2 p.m., Ripton Community Church. Bittinger will give a talk, “Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History: The Stories of Brave Vermont Women Who Did.” Sponsored by the Ripton Historical Society.

Student Recital in Middlebury. Saturday, June 24, 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Eastview at Middlebury. Nico Brayton will perform.

“A Night Of Comedy” on stage in Brandon.

Saturday, June 24, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. The Brandon Town Players will present their spring production, “A Night Of Comedy” in a Cabaret style. The performance will include comedy skits, short comedy radio shows and of course comedians. Tickets: Adults $7. Seniors, Students & Military $5. Tickets available at the door.

Sunday

Champlain Bridge ride in Vergennes. Sunday, June 18, 9:15 a.m., Vergennes Union High School, East parking lot, Monkton Rd. Two rides head out Lake Road and across the bicycle-friendly Champlain Bridge. The 43-mile route stops at Crown Point while the 55-mile route makes a loop on the New York side through Port Henry. All riders must wear helmets and obey the rules of the road. More info contact leader John Bertelsen 802-864-0101 or jo.bertel@gmail. com or co-leader and social ride leader Karla Ferrelli 802-864-0101 or karla.ferrelli@ gmail.com.

MCMC final recital in Middlebury. Sunday.

June 18, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row. Student of the Middlebury Community Music Center give their final recital for the year. Reception at 1 p.m. Performance at 2 p.m.

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Chicken BBQ in Bristol.

Wednesday, June 21, 5:30-8 p.m. town green. In support of the Fourth of July festivities.

Junior fishing derby in Vergennes. Friday, June 23, 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Vergennes Falls basin. The 34th annual Vergennes Area Junior Fishing Derby, open to all kids ages 3-15.

Demonstrations from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s Let’s Go Fishing Instructors, Lure Taping Seminars, and other educational opportunities for the young anglers. Free.

More info contact Martha DeGraaf at 802877-9986, marsulli@aol.com, or www.vergennes.org.

Table of Grace free meal in Vergennes. Friday, June 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church. The menu will include cold salads, bread and dessert. Come and bring your friends. Free.

The Bixby Ball in Vergennes. Friday, June 23, 7-11 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library. The annual fundraising shindig returns to the Main Street library!

“A Night Of Comedy” on stage in Brandon.

Friday, June 23, 8 p.m., Brandon Town Hall.

The Brandon Town Players will present their spring production, “A Night Of Comedy” in a Cabaret style. The performance will include comedy skits, short comedy radio shows and of course comedians. Tickets: Adults $7. Seniors, Students, Military - $5. Tickets available at the door.

June 24

Saturday

Vermont Sun Triathlon series in Salisbury. Saturday, June 24, Branbury State Park.

Sprint and Olympic Distance races. For

ADDISON COUNTY FAIR and Field Days in early August provides an opportunity to see a wide variety of farm animals.

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more info or to register visit www.vermontsuntriathalonseries.com.

Annual town-wide yard sale in Bristol. Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 30 locations, including Holley Hall and the Bristol Town Green. Maps will be available at downtown businesses and online at bristolrec.org. More info contact Bristol Rec. Dept. at 802-453-5885 or bristolrec@gmavt.net.

Junior fishing derby in Vergennes. Saturday, June 24, all day, Vergennes Falls basin.

The 34th annual Vergennes Area Junior Fishing Derby, open to all kids ages 3-15.

Demonstrations from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s Let’s Go Fishing Instructors, Lure Taping Seminars, and other educational opportunities for the young anglers. Free.

More info contact Martha DeGraaf at 802877-9986, marsulli@aol.com, or www.vergennes.org.

Abenaki heritage weekend in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Ba-

sin Harbor Rd. Get a Native perspective on life in the Champlain Valley. Dancing, drumming, storytelling, craft and cooking demonstrations presented by members of Abenaki Tribes and families. The Native Arts Marketplace and exhibit opening celebration provide opportunities to meet some of the featured artists from the special exhibition “Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage.”

Organized by Vermont Abenaki Artists Association. More info: www.lcmm.org or 802 475-2022.

Addison County Amateur Radio Field Days in Addison. Saturday, June 24, 1-5 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 8149 Route 17W. The Addison County Amateur Radio Association sets up a simulated emergency station, part of the nationwide field days, using only emergency power supplies to practice emergency communications with no reliance on phone systems, internet, or commercial power sources. How far can they reach? The public is welcome

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June 26

Monday

Addison County Amateur Radio Field Days in Addison. Sunday, June 25, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 8149 Route 17 W. The Addison County Amateur Radio Association sets up a simulated emergency station, part of the nationwide field days, using only emergency power supplies to practice emergency communications with no reliance on phone systems, internet, or commercial power sources. How far can they reach? The public is welcome to watch and ask questions.

Abenaki heritage weekend in Ferrisburgh.

Sunday, June 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. Get a Native perspective on life in the Champlain Valley. Dancing, drumming, storytelling, craft and cooking demonstrations presented by members of Abenaki Tribes and families. The Native Arts Marketplace and exhibit opening celebration provide opportunities to meet some of the featured artists from the special exhibition “Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage.”

Organized by Vermont Abenaki Artists Association. More info: www.lcmm.org or 802 475-2022.

Foodaroo in Middlebury. Sunday, June 25, 4-8 p.m., Marble Works. The state’s most talented culinary artisans and beverage makers join forces. From food trucks to brick-and-mortar operations, come sample creative, locally-sourced cuisine. Taste your way through a diversity of vendors while musicians, street performers, cooking competitions, dancers and more showcase the best of Vermont’s thriving maker movement. More info at www.middunderground. org.

Children’s Revolutionary morning camp in Orwell.

Monday June 26–Wednesday June 28, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. Children will enjoy Revolutionary times learning about Mount Independence, with new hands-on activities, walks, and more. Ages 7 to 12. Limited space. Pre-reg(See Calendar, Page 7B)

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Historic jewelry lecture in Middlebury.

Wednesday July 26, 3:30 p.m., Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. In “Adorning New England,” Sheldon Museum collections and exhibitions coordinator Joanne Flaherty will give an illustrated lecture telling stories behind some of Historic New England’s extensive jewelry collection. After the lecture, John Wallace of Autumn Gold will explain jewelry appraisal and antique jewelry evaluation. More info at 802-3882117 or www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

Tuesday

June 28

Wednesday

Book discussion in Middlebury. Tuesday, June 27, 7-8:00 p.m., the Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Meet and discuss “Sweetbitter”

by Stephanie Danler. Open to everyone, the Vermont Book Shop (VBS). Book Discussions are held the last Tuesday of every month in the store.

Teddy Bear picnic in Bristol. Wednesday, June 28, noon-1 p.m., on the town green.

Ted E. Bear of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company is coming for a picnic. Bring your favorite bear and meet at the Veterans Memorial for a parade to the playground for stories, songs, and games. Free lunches for the first 30 children. Rain location Holley Hall.

Kids Middle Grade Book Club (MGBC) in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 28, 6-7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. “The Fourteenth Goldfish” by Jennifer Holm. Vermont Book Shop bookseller Jenny Lyons leads this book group for kids ages 8 to 12 who want to read fun, engaging contemporary middle grade books. Parents are welcome, but not required. Pizza is served. Come to one or all three. Free. For more info or to RSVP email jenny@vermontbookshop.com.

Dayve Huckett in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 28, 6 p.m., on the green. Part of the Middlebury Community Music Center/Better Middlebury Partnership Concerts in the Park series. Free

THE SETH WARNER Mount Independence Fife and Drum Corps marches down Bristol’s Main Street for the annual Fourth of July parade.

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Thursday

Vermont Philharmonic and fireworks in Middlebury.

Thursday, June 29, 7:30 p.m., behind the Mahaney Center for the Arts (rain site: Kenyon Arena), Middlebury College.

The Sheldon Museum presents its 25th annual Pops Concert featuring the Vermont Philharmonic followed by fireworks.

Grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics.

Bring chairs, blankets, and flashlights.

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Arts Walk in Vergennes. Friday, June 30, 5-8 p.m. Art on view and for sale at participating locations throughout downtown Vergennes, including all along Main St. After-hours events at art galleries and local businesses invite you to explore this walkable historic downtown. Browse shops, antiques, and artwork. Information www.VergennesDowntown.org.

Artist’s reception in Vergennes. Friday, June 30, 5-8 p.m. Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St. Reception for the exhibit “The Handmade Book.”

Point Counterpoint Chamber Players in Salisbury. Friday, June 30, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Meeting House. The opening concert of the 38th Summer Performance Series in Salisbury.

Silent auction in Brandon. Friday, June 30, 5-10 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 1 Carver St. Part of Brandon’s Independence Day Celebration.

Street dance in Brandon. Friday, June 30, 5 p.m., Central Park. Cookout begins at 5

p.m., then music begins at 6 p.m. with DJ from Jam Man Entertainment.

July 1

Saturday

Vermont Gran Fondo in Middlebury. Saturday, July 1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Woodchuck Hard Cider, Exchange Street. The Green Mountain State’s premier cycling event will return for its fourth edition with an emphasis on rider comforts. The event will begin and end at Woodchuck Hard Cider, with the après-ride party-taking place from 2-7 p.m. with live music and fare from an array of food trucks.

For more information and to register, go to www.vermontgranfondo.com.

Independence Day celebration in Brandon.

Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m., locations around town. Silent auction, food and craft fair, karaoke, family fun, ball race, dance party and fireworks. More info at www.brandon.org.

Independence Day open house in Brandon.

Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. Join us on the steps of the town hall to watch Brandon’s Independence Day parade. Cushions and chairs are available for your comfort. Tour the town hall and learn about the history of this National Historic site. The concession area will be open to sell cool drinks, snacks, hot dogs and more. Donations to help with the restoration and repair of the hall are accepted and appreciated.

Bag lunch movie in Shoreham. Saturday, July 1, 1 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Bring your lunch to the air-conditioned library

for a cool kids’ PG movie. Popcorn will be served. More info at www.plattlib.org.

Of Arms and Artists in Orwell. Saturday, July 1, 2-3:30 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. Paul Staiti, author of the new book “Of Arms and Artists,” examines five artists of the American Revolutionary era, including Mount Independence’s own John Trumbull.

Books available for purchase and signing by the author. Annual J. Robert Maguire lecture. Sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition.

July 3

Monday

Fourth of July Eve festivities in Bristol. Monday, July 3, 6 p.m.-dark, town recreation park. The DJ Jam Man will provide entertainment while folks mingle among the food and craft vendors and games. Raffle tickets will be sold. Fireworks start at dusk.

Documentary movie in Shoreham. Monday, July 3, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Come to the air-conditioned library for our TV-PG documentary movie night. Popcorn will be served. More info at www.plattlib.org

July 4

Tuesday

Road race in Bristol. Tuesday, July 4, 7:30 a.m. Mount Abraham Union High School. 5K race will snake through the streets of the village ending at the town green.

ADDISON COUNTY FAIR and Field Days, every August in New Haven, is a popular attraction for people of all ages.

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Great Bristol Outhouse Race. Tuesday, July 4, 9 a.m., West Street at the town green.

Watch this fun competition, which features teams pulling “outhouses” toward Main Street with a rider on the “throne” of each vehicle. Enjoy the entertainment.

Independence Day parade and celebration in Bristol. Tuesday, July 4, 10:30 a.m., throughout the village. This fantastic parade starts at the corner of Liberty and Pleasant streets, moves up Pleasant/Spring Street, right onto Mountain Street, right onto Main Street, and down West Street to the Rec Field. This is followed at noon by The Festival on-the-Green, which includes food and craft vendors, pony rides for the kids, an inflatable family fun center, and music by Mango Jam.

July 5

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July 7

Friday

Extra Stout in Brandon.

Wednesday, July 5, 7 p.m., Behind the Brandon Inn. Vermont’s premier Irish band. Part of the Brandon Summer concert Series.

Withdrawing from the Mount in Orwell. Thursday, July 6, 9 a.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. Re-enactors following the footsteps of history begin their 26-mile withdrawal march to the Hubbardton Battlefield, arriving on July 7 for the Battle of Hubbardton weekend (July 8 and 9). Their march commemorates the 240th anniversary of the American withdrawal. Send them off at the Mount or watch for them along the roads and byways. Call 802-948-2000 to confirm.

The wonders of our wetlands in Orwell.

Thursday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library. Head over to Vermont Wetland Plant Supply where aquatic ecologist Daniel Redondo will present the wonders of Vermont wetlands.

Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon. Thursday, July 6, end of Basin Rd. The 23rd annual four-day event. Spaghetti supper at 5 p.m., $10/person, followed by a classic country concert by Corey Zink and Country Line. Concert free with weekend ticket, others, $10. More info at basinbluegrass@ yahoo.com or www.basinbluegrassfestival. com.

Willard Sterne Randall in Middlebury. Thursday, July 6, 7-8 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. The Vermont Book Shop presents Champlain College professor and Revolutionary era historian Randall, who will read from and discuss his latest book “Unshackling America — How the War of 1812 Truly Ended the American Revolution.”

Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon. Friday, July 7, end of Basin Rd. The 23rd annual four-day event. Three-day advance tickets $50 by June 27, $60 at the gate, under (See Calendar, Page 9B)

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15, free. Admission $25 after 5 p.m. More info at basinbluegrass@yahoo.com or www. basinbluegrassfestival.com.

O’Hanleigh in Salisbury. Friday, June 7, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Meeting House. Vocal and instrumental music of Irish America. Part of the Salisbury Summer Performance Series

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Saturday

Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon. Saturday, July 8, end of Basin Rd. The 23rd annual four-day event. Three-day advance tickets $50 by June 27, $60 at the gate, under 15, free. Admission $25 after 5 p.m.

More info at basinbluegrass@yahoo.com or www.basinbluegrassfestival.com.

Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury. Saturday, July 8, 7-9 a.m., Otter View Park, intersection of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Meet at the parking area.

Birders of all ages and abilities welcome.

For more information call 388-6019 or 3881007.

Peasant Market in Middlebury. Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on the Green. A local favorite. Come and find some treasures. Proceeds benefit area non-profits and service organizations.

Ayles skiff racing and skiffie outing in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, July 8, registration, 9 a.m., race starts at 10 a.m. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. (See Calendar, Page 10B)

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Ferrisburgh. Start at the museum’s North Harbor and head across the lake, approximately one mile. Rowers will rest (maybe even swim!) before racing back to North Harbor. Free. Information & Registration: Nick Patch 802-475-2022 x113 or nickp@ lcmm.org.

Recycled crafts in Shoreham. Saturday, July 8, 1-2 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Create some amazing crafts from recycled materials at this building-themed program. Ages 5 and up.

Carpenters tribute concert in Brandon. Saturday, July 8, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall.

Rutland native Sally Olsen will present her acclaimed “Carpenters Tribute Concert” with signature covers and hits by the Carpenters. Sally offers commentary on the history behind the Carpenter’s music, as well as Karen Carpenter’s rise to fame and her sudden death at the age of 32. Tickets: Adults $8. Seniors, Students & Military $6.

Tickets available at the door.

Steven Kirby Quartet in Brandon. Saturday, July 8, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd.

July 9

Sunday

Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon. Sunday, July 9, end of Basin Rd. The 23rd annual four-day event. Pot-luck under the big tent at 6 p.m. Three-day advance tickets $50 by June 27, $60 at the gate, under 15, free.

Admission $25 after 5 p.m. More info at basinbluegrass@yahoo.com or www.basinbluegrassfestival.com.

Lake Champlain Challenge Race in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, July 9, registration, 9:30 a.m., race at 11 a.m., Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. For all ages of boaters! Just watch, or join the fun. Bring your own non-motorized boat, kayak, or canoe to row or paddle in this three-mile race across the lake. Registration fee admits two to the museum. LCMM’s Community Rowing Club will offer a free buffet lunch for all rowing participants.

More info Nick Patch (802) 475-2022 x113 nickp@lcmm.org.

Radio Free Honduras in Middlebury. Sunday, July 9, 7 p.m., on the green. Acoustic Latin folk-rock band fronted by Honduran music legend/guitar virtuoso Charlie Baran. The opening event of Middlebury’s Festival onthe-Green.

July 10

Monday

Robert & Gigi in Middlebury. Monday, July 10, noon, on the green. A Brown Bag Lunch performance – part of Festival on-theGreen.

The Sea the Sea in Middlebury. Monday, July 10, 7 p.m., on the green. Indie folk-pop duoband with rich harmony and lyric-driven songs. Part of Festival on-the-Green.

Doll make-under workshop part 1 in Shoreham. Monday, July 10, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Tired of children’s dolls with gobs of makeup on their faces? Bring fashion dolls that need a change to our doll

make-under workshop. We’ll be washing, prepping, and creating shoes at this evening’s event. Ages 12 and up.

Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore in Middlebury. Monday, July 19, 8:30 p.m., on the green. Grammy award winner who stretches musical boundaries. Part of Festival onthe-Green.

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John Gailmor in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 11, noon, on the green. A Brown Bag lunch performance by a perennial favorite. Part of Festival on-the-Green.

Emily Braden Trio in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 11, 7 p.m., on the green. An effortless blend of jazz and soul. Part of Festival onthe-Green.

Upstate Rubdown in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 11, 8:30 p.m., on the green. A stew of jazz, blues, gospel, soul and pop. Part of Festival on-the-Green.

July 12

Wednesday

No Strings Marionette Company in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 12, noon, on the green.

A Brown Bag Lunch performance. Part of Festival on-the-Green.

Kids Middle Grade Book Club (MGBC) in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 12, 6-7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. “One Crazy Summer” by Rita Williams-Garcia.

Vermont Book Shop bookseller Jenny Lyons leads this book group for kids ages 8 to 12 who want to read fun, engaging contemporary middle grade books. Parents are welcome, but not required. Pizza is served.

Come to one or all three. Free. For more info or to RSVP email jenny@vermontbookshop.com.

Brandon Town Band in Brandon. Wednesday, July 12, 6 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Part of Brandon’s Summer Music series.

Left Eye Jump in Brandon. Wednesday, July 12, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Authentic blues. Part of Brandon’s Summer Music series.

Pete’s Posse in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 12, 7 p.m., on the green. Multi-generational roots music. Part of Festival on-the-Green The Molly Tuttle Band in Middlebury.

Wednesday, July 12, 8:30 p.m., on the green. Award-winning flat-picker with a voice like an angel. Part of the Festival onthe-Green.

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Thursday

Origami in Orwell. Thursday, July 13, 10:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library. Gail Martin of Bristol will teach the basics of creating beautiful origami and build confidence for those trying such an intricate art form.

Lap-sit storytime in Shoreham. Thursday, July 13, 11 a.m., Platt Memorial Library.

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Enjoy the library before we’re open for an hour of literacy-rich playtime. Share stories, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. A great socialization opportunity for babies and toddlers in a low-stress environment. For ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers.

Stephan Gratto in Middlebury. Thursday, July 13, noon, on the green. A Brown Bag Lunch performance. Part of the Festival on-theGreen.

Build a better world with origami in Shoreham. Thursday, July 13, 1 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Join Gail Martin of Bristol as she demonstrates how to build with paper and create your own models.

Jason Anick Gypsy Jazz Trio in Middlebury.

Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m., on the green.

Jazz without borders. Part of Festival onthe-Green.

Sarah Healy in Middlebury. Thursday, July 13, 7-8 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Vermont author Sarah Healy reads from and discusses her new novel, “The Sisters Chase.”

Point Counterpoint faculty concert in Middlebury. Friday, July 13, 7:30 p.m., Middlebury College Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts. Handicap accessible.

Request of good will donation.

The Seamus Eagan Project in Middlebury.

Thursday, July 13, 8:30 p.m., on the green.

Founding member of the band Solas explores the far reaches of the Irish tradition.

Part of Festival on-the-Green.

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Meditative coloring in Shoreham. Saturday, July 15, 1-3 p.m., Platt Memorial Library.

Join us for Zen Doodling, adult coloring books, and other meditative coloring activities. Ages 8 and up.

Painting demo in Middlebury. Saturday, July

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July 22

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La Rebelion del Tango in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 19, 6 p.m., on the green. Part of the Middlebury Community Music Center/ Better Middlebury Partnership Concerts in the Park series. Free Red Hot Juba in Brandon. Wednesday, July 19, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Hot, swinging countrified jazz and blues. Part of the Brandon Summer Music series.

Reduce, reuse, recycle in Orwell. Thursday, July 20, 10:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library.

Test your knowledge about recycling with a fun recyclables relay then use recycled items to create fabulous art. This program brought to Orwell by the Addison County Solid Waste Management District.

Jim Douglas in Bristol. Thursday, July 20, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West Street. The Bristol Historical Society will host former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas to talk about his activities and thoughts since leaving the governorship. The public is encouraged to engage him in topics of current concern.

Call Steve Ayotte at 453-7709 for details.

Friday

Magician Tom Verner in Middlebury. Friday, July 14, noon, on the green. A Brown Bag Lunch performance. Part of the Festival on-theGreen.

Rory Jackson opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, July 14, 5-7 p.m., Edgewater on the Green, Merchants Row. Opening reception for the gallery’s featured artist for July.

Book discussion in Middlebury. Friday, July 14, 6-7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Meet and discuss “Ties” by Domenico Starnone. Singles Book club, for literary-minded singles.

Starline Rhythm Boys in Middlebury. Friday, July 14, 7 p.m., on the green. Swinging rockabilly and honky-tonk band. Part of Festival on-the-Green.

Dave Keller’s 9-Piece Soul Revue in Middlebury. Friday, July 14, 8:30 p.m., on the green. One of the finest award-winning soul and blues men of his generation. Part of Festival on-the-Green.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” on screen in Bristol. Friday, July 14, dusk, on the town green. Part of Bristol’s Movies in the Park series. Free and open to the public.

Bring a blanket and your bug spray. Rain location Holley Hall.

July 19

ANTIQUE STEAMBOATS LEISURELY cruise along Otter Creek in Vergennes.

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15, Edgewater Gallery on the Falls, Frog Alley. Artist Jane Davies will demonstrate her technique.

Kathleen Saville in Middlebury. Saturday, July 15, 4-5 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Vermont author Kathleen Saville reads from and discusses her new book “Rowing for My Life.”

Vermont Jazz Ensemble street dance in Middlebury. Saturday, July 15, 7 p.m., Main St. the final event of Middlebury’s Festival onthe-Green.

Dare-devil aviation double feature on screen in Brandon. Saturday, July 15, 7 p.m.

Brandon Town Hall. In “The Phantom Flyer” (1928) famous stunt pilot Al Wilson portrays a border patrol aviator who uses his flying skills to save girlfriend Mary (Lillian Gilmore) from cattle rustlers. And in “The Sky Rider” (1928), join Champion the Wonder Dog as he flies along with his master Dick to foil the plot of a disinherited nephew to get even with — well, it’s complicated. Part of Brandon’s silent film and live music series.

Sponsored by Pam and Steve Douglass.

John LaRouche Trio in Brandon. Saturday,

July 15, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd.

July 16

Sunday

Vermont Sun Triathlon series in Salisbury. Sunday, July 16, Branbury State Park.

Sprint Distance race. For more info or to register visit www.vermontsuntriathalonseries.com.

July 17

Monday

Doll make-under Workshop part 2. Monday, July 17, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library.

Tired of children’s dolls with gobs of makeup on their faces? We’ll continue work on our fashion dolls, to create the perfect

“Pete’s Dragon” on screen in Bristol. Friday, July 21, dusk, on the town green. Part of Bristol’s Movies in the Park series. Free and open to the public. Bring a blanket and your bug spray Rain location Holley Hall.

Atlantic Crossing in Salisbury. Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Meeting House.

Vocal and Instrumental music of New England, Quebec, Maritime America and the British Isles. Part of the Salisbury Summer Performance Series.

Middlebury Studio School craft fair in New Haven. Saturday, July 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard. New venue. A fundraiser to benefit Middlebury Studio School. Free. For more info contact Barb Nelson at 802-247-3702.

Bag lunch movie in Shoreham. Saturday, July 22, 1 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Bring your lunch to the air-conditioned library for a cool kids’ PG movie. Popcorn will be served.

More info at www.plattlib.org.

L.C. Jazz Dance Band in Brandon. Saturday, July 22, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. A night of music and dancing with area favorite the L.C. Jazz Swing Dance Band — a 17 piece volunteer Big Band. A benefit performance (See Calendar, Page 26B)

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WASABI PANKO TUNA Sushi grade Ahi tuna hand-breaded to order with wasabi powder and panko bread crumbs, served crispy on the outside, rare in the middle! Served with house-made citrussesame-soy sauce and a sesame seaweed salad garnish, adorned with wasabi peas.

WHEN PIGS FLY Chef Mike’s BBQ pork, cole slaw, Cabot Cheddar and crispy friend onions, stuffed into a wrap and grilled.

PRIME RIB We are known for this! USDA Choice Ribeye, heavily marbled to maximize flavor, slowroasted overnight in our special ovens to medium rare, or therabouts. Hand-carved to order and served with au jus.

EPIC BURGER 1/2 lb. local ground beef, topped with apple wood smoked bacon, Blue Ledge Farm “Middlebury Blue” cheese and Tabasco fried onions.

CHAMPAGNE CHICKEN A Fire & Ice favorite! Twin 5 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts, sautéed with mushrooms, and finished in a rich white wine sauce, demi glaze and and Monument Farms cream.

Join us for HAPPY HOUR at the

BIG MOOSE PUB 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Enjoy 40% OFF appetizers!

H O U R S : M O N -T H U R O P E N AT 5 P M • F R I - S U N O P E N AT 1 2 P M

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MOOSE PUB WINGS A dozen large wings friend until crispy and tossed with one of our 5 house made sauces!

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Riverside dining... from the freshest of local ingredients

APPETIZERS

SALADS

Your server knows all the tasty details!

An assortment of field greens and seasonal vegetables tossed w/house balsamic vinaigrette.

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Spicy Steamed Mussels ............. $12 Prince Edward Island mussels served in a zesty chili broth including white wine, lime juice, ginger, garlic, cilantro and julienne vegetables. (Light or No Chili? No Problem!)

Veggie Spring Rolls .................... $9 Mixed vegetables, basil, cilantro, carrots, red peppers. Searved with a Thai peanut dipping sauce.

Roasted Garlic & Potato Soup ....$5/$7 Creamy & delicious, a Storm Café favorite!

Korean Style BBQ Wings ........... $12 Misty Knoll chicken wings tossed with our house made BBQ sauce and a ginger and lime fruit salad.

Grilled Avocado Succotash .......... $10 Grilled and chili glazed half avocado over lemony greens, topped with a succotash of corn, black beans, fresh tomatoes and cilantro.

Tuna Tartar .......................... $12 Ahi tuna, avocado, lime, ginger, soy sauce. Served with crispy tortilla chips.

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Charbroiled Steak .................... $31

Simply Green Salad ...........$9/$5 half

The Storm Caesar ............$9/$5 half Crisp romaine with garlic croutons & parmesan cheese, tossed in classic creamy dressing.

Winter Salad............ $11/$6.50 half A mix of field greens with crumbled bacon, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, D’ Anjou Pears and walnuts. Tossed with Sherry Dijon vinaigrette.

Add Chicken or Cajun/Berber spiced chicken to any salad for $5. Add 5 shrimp, Cajun spiced shrimp, local Misty Knoll chicken or Berber spiced salmon for $8.

Cod Piccata............................ $25 Pan seared cod filet with wild mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, roasted eggplant and baby spinach in a white wine lemon caper sauce. Served with rice, zucchini and summer squash.

Chicken Chimichurri ................... $26 Misty Knoll chicken breast, house made chimichurri (oregano, basil, garlic, lemon). Served with garden salsa, grilled asparagus and white rice.

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Seafood Stew ........................ $29 Coconut curry stew with salmon, chicken, shrimp, mussels, red onions, red peppers, spinach and jasmine rice.

Citrus Quinoa ........................ $19 Roasted zucchini and summer squash, roasted eggplant, pistachios, dried cranberries with a citrus dressing.

Add sautéed chicken breast......$22, shrimp ......$27

Pesto Pasta........................... $19 Vermont Fresh Pasta Company linguini, in pesto cream sauce with blackened Regional fish.

Penne Carbonara ..................... $19

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Chef’s choice of beef served with roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus, roasted red peppers, local mushrooms and a red wine demi glaze

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Imported penne pasta tossed with Italian pancetta, diced tomatoes, garlic, black pepper in a classic cream sauce topped with parmesan cheese.

Add sautéed chicken breast.....$22, shrimp ......$27

Original Storm Café Favorite!

Small Penne Carbonara .............. $13 Add sautéed chicken breast....$16, shrimp .....$21

Stormy Burger ....................... $13 Charbroiled 8 oz. local burger on a Brioche roll served with lettuce, tomato, onion and a sliced pickle.

Choice of American or Cheddar cheese.

Add Bacon ............................................................ $2

3 Mill Street • Middlebury, VT • 388-1063 • www.thestormcafe.com BREAKFAST Tue & Sun 9am-2pm LUNCH Tues-Sat 11am-2:30pm & Sun 11am-2pm DINNER Tue-Sat 5pm–Close

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WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL PRODUCERS TO FEATURE THE BEST INGREDIENTS VERMONT AND THE REGION HAVE TO OFFER.

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Lunch 11am-2:30pm • Bar 4:30pm • Dinner 5pm • Brunch on Sundays 11am-2:30pm

7 Bakery Lane • Middlebury, VT • www.lobbyrestaurant.com 802.989.7463

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Area Dining Guide

AMERICAN FLATBREAD – Gather at our hearth; enjoy the magic & movement of our team baking each flatbread to order in this open kitchen setting.

We keep our menu simple and put all our efforts into the quality and integrity of our food. We cook with the finest ingredients available, from the imported Grana Padano Parmesan sprinkled on top of each Flatbread, to the seasonal organic veggies we source from local farms. Guests can choose salads, flatbreads, small plates and desserts from our menu or check out the Chef’s Seasonal Specials that evening. Whether

you bring the whole gang for a relaxed, family-style feast or come with your favorite person for an intimate candlelit dinner, we’ll be happy to have you here. Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Marble Works, Middlebury 802-388-3300. Visit us at www. americanflatbread.com.

BLACK SHEEP BISTRO – Chef Mahe’s talented staff welcomes you to the Black Sheep Bistro in Vergennes, Vermont. Our menu has been prepared with fresh, local ingredients and inspired by traditional French flavors. Call for reservations.

Located at 253 Main Street, Vergennes, VT. 802-8779991. www. blacksheepbistrovt. com.

THE BOBCAT CAFE – The Bobcat Cafe in the heart of Bristol offers contemporary comfort food and hand-crafted beers. Homemade food is fresh and creative, and the beers are flavorful and accessible to many palates. As part of America’s craft beer revolution, the Bobcat’s brewmaster uses only the highest quality ingredients. In the kitchen, the goal of chef/ owners Erin & Sanderson Wheeler is to create food that is wholesome and interesting, ensuring locals and visitors will return often. Menus are designed around the seasons and what is freshest locally in Addison County, while borrowing a range of international techniques.

Informal enough for a quick meal; or worthy of an

important celebration. 5 Main St., Bristol, 802453-3311.

COSTELLO’S MARKET – For gourmet lunches and dinners to go, Costello’s Market can’t be beat! Amazing sandwiches, salads, and the freshest seafood dishes. Costello’s is a topnotch fish market, receiving daily deliveries.

Plus they offer a great selection of authentic Italian specialty items: San Marzano tomatoes, Illy coffee, pastas, meats, cheeses, olive oils and fabulous domestic and imported wines to accompany any meal. Open Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., Costello’s is “Where the Best Meals Begin!” Marble Works, Middlebury.

802-388-3385. www.costellosmarket.com.

FIRE & ICE RESTAURANT AND BIG MOOSE PUB – Longtime local favorite steak & seafood dinner house. From a stunning museum-like atmosphere in the dining rooms, to a casual scene with six TVs in the pub; romantic nooks for your anniversary to elegant dining rooms for larger parties. 55+ item salad bar featuring all-you-can-eat shrimp. Handcut steaks, prime rib, and the freshest seafood (Continued on Page 18B)

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A&W – If you’re looking for a destination restaurant, steeped in nostalgia, kids and pet friendly, the last carhop and A&W in Vermont and most of New England is here. From the homemade root beer to the tray on the window not much has changed in 60 years. Double bacon cheese burgers, the best all-beef hot dogs, fried chicken, clam and shrimp dinners with fries or A&W famous onion rings with a side of slaw go great with the authentic root beer float or our 4 scoop milkshake. Vegetarian options are available as well as a man’s best friend menu. Open at 11:30 a.m. Everyday, closing at 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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along with much more. Vegetarian & gluten-free entrees available. See entire menu online. Pub fare with burgers, wraps & lighter fare. Kid’s menu & children’s theater (to entertain while you enjoy dinner!). Happy Hour every day with daily drink specials. Dinner every evening; weekend lunches Friday, Saturday and Sunday. One block off Route 7, and only a short walk from the village green, 26 Seymour Street, Middlebury. 802-388-7166.

800-367-7166. Please visit us online at www. fireandicerestaurant.com.

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JESSICA’S AT SWIFT HOUSE INN – Dining at Jessica’s brings friends and family together in a casual setting guaranteed to summon warm memories. Jessica’s culinary team infuses the character of the countryside into the best of locally produced ingredients. Whether you are looking for a casual evening dinner or celebrating a special occasion, we will take care of you. Enjoy a conversation at our intimate full bar offering liquors, local draft beer and wines from our 2016 Wine Spectator Award winning list. Outdoor dining on the deck. Located at 25 Stewart Lane in Middlebury, Jessica’s is open Wednesday through Sunday night, with seating from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are suggested by calling 802-388-9925 or online reservations at www.jessicasvermont.com or at www.opentable.com.

THE LOBBY – Welcome to the Lobby—a fun

restaurant & bar on Bakery Lane in downtown Middlebury, Vt. Serving eclectic local fare from Vermont artisans, and vegetarian options too. We are proud to partner with local producers whenever possible to feature some of the best ingredients Vermont and the region has to offer. Our local partners include Green Pasture Meats, Otter Creek Heritage Pork, Bristol Bakery, Klingers Bakery and more!

Serving lunch daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., dinner nightly starting at 5:00 p.m. The bar is open starting at 4:30 p.m. The Lobby, 7 Bakery Lane, Middlebury, VT, 802-989-7463. www. lobbyrestaurantvt.com.

LU•LU’S ICE CREAM – Named the best hand-churned ice cream in Vermont by “Yankee Magazine.”

All organic or local ingredients churned daily.

Our ice creams and sorbets, sauces and mix-ins are made completely from scratch. Sisters Laura and Martha Mack create original and unusual flavors, including Black Mascara Tears, Slum Dog Millionaire (curried peanut), and Luck of the Irish (Bailey’s Irish Cream ice cream studded with white and dark chocolate covered espresso beans). Duting the summer we’re open daily except Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Find us at the big ice cream cone at 11 Main Street

in Bristol. Online at luluvt.com. Daily flavors posted on our Facebook page.

MARY’S INN AT BALDWIN CREEK – Since 1983 Vermont’s seasons have inspired Mary’s farm-to-table menus. Chefowner Doug Mack picks the highest quality ingredients as the basis for Mary’s evolving menus, focusing on locally raised products from his on-site organic farm and other small scale artisan farmers. Whether you are sipping on a hand-crafted cocktail at the bar or savoring world-famous Cream of Garlic Soup before your dinner, a visit to Mary’s is well worth the trip. The best reason to visit is to meet the people that make it happen. The faces of Mary’s are talented, happy and dedicated to serving great food and drink.

From house-made Boyden Farm burgers to Atlantic salmon to Brome Lac duck, there is something for everyone. Awarded the Slow Food of VT Snail of Approval Designation.

Mary’s is a founding member of the Vermont Fresh Network. Located at 1868 North 116 Road, Bristol.

Online at baldwincreek.net. Call 802-453-2432.

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Area Dining Guide Vermont. Open seven days a week. We invite you to stop in for a bite and a beverage – bring the family or meet up with friends. Check us out on Facebook for specials like our half-price burger night and margarita Mondays. Walk-ins welcome...we’ll squeeze you in! Find us at 161 Main Street, Vergennes, VT. 802-877-9962. www.parksqueeze.com.

SABAI SABAI – Comfortable and cozy, with a colorful flare of South Asia, Sabai Sabai offers sumptuous Thai cuisine. Offering an extensive menu adaptable for a variety of palates, there is something for everyone. Special sushi night every Wednesday, dine-in, dinner only.

Located at 22 Merchants Row in downtown

SHAFER’S MARKET & DELI Located at 54 College Street in what used to be Middlebury Market & Sama’s Café.

We are a family-run store and restaurant that offers everyday essentials along with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether you’re on the go and need something quick, want to enjoy the newly renovated park across the street or just want to sit and relax in our dining area; we will have what you are looking for. Shafer’s Market is a destination for local residents, businesses, emergency response and the college community. We offer a wide variety of house-made options, from a full breakfast menu served daily, to wood-fired pizza, deli sandwiches, lunch & dinner specials and as always, creemees and scoop ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes & more. We are open Sunday thru Wednesday 6 a.m. -10 p.m. and Thursday thru Saturday from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. 802-388-6408.

THE STORM CAFE – The place to go for an exceptional dining experience. Our professional staff will prepare and serve you a memorable breakfast, lunch or dinner in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Our trained chefs use only the best, oftentimes local ingredients to create our innovative culinary

interpretations. The seasonal changing menu is sure to please all, carnivorous and vegetarian alike. So come enjoy a great meal today! Open for Breakfast Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.2:00 p.m. Lunch Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. til close. Dinner reservations recommended. 3 Mill St., Middlebury. Menus at www.thestormcafe.com.

802-388-1063. Follow us on Facebook!

TOURTERELLE – At Tourterelle, the fusion of classic French dishes made with local Vermont products delivers distinctive flavors to the Champlain Valley. Whether you’re in the mood for a burger and beer at the bar or a romantic dinner for two featuring traditional French dishes with modern twists, Tourterelle has what you’re looking for. Tourterelle also caters and is a beautiful wedding venue for a ceremony and reception. Tourterelle, located in New Haven, is open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., and Sunday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call us at 802-453-6309 or visit www. tourterellevt.com today.

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RICE - Excellent Chinese takeout and authentic cuisine from Thailand and Malaysia. Great chef specialties, dinner combinations and daily lunch specials.

Many healthy steamed options.

Over 25 soups and appetizers and menu items including beef, pork, poultry, tofu, fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables. Dine in or take out Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., closed Sunday.

Located at 20 ½ Seymour St, Middlebury. Visit www.ricemiddlebury.com or call 802-388-3883.

Middlebury and open for lunch and dinner.

M, W, Th, F lunch hours 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner hours 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Weekend and holiday hours 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call 802-989-7376 or visit www. sabaisabaithai.com. Check out Sabai Sabai Thai Cuisine on Facebook.

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Chef’s Specialties with white rice

H1. General Tso’s Chicken ..............................................10.25 H1a. General Tso’s Shrimp ..............................................12.25 H2. Sesame Chicken.......................................................10.25 H2a. Sesame Beef ..........................................................11.25 H2b. Sesame Shrimp ......................................................12.25 H3. House Crispy Chicken Lightly battered and fried chunk breast, stir fried in ginger honey sauce ...................10.75 H4. Basil Triple Medley Chicken, beef, shrimp with Fresh green sauteed with basil sauce ...............................12.25 H5. Hunan Twin Delight Beef, chicken & veggie ............10.25 H6. Walnut Shrimp .........................................................12.25 20

H7. Hot & Spicy Shrimp Tomato & hot sauce.................12.25 H8. Triple Delight ...........................................................12.25

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H9. Happy Family ...........................................................13.25 H10. Seafood Platter White Sauce .................................13.25

Chinese • Thai • Malaysian

H11. Basil Chicken ............................................................9.75 H12. Massaman Shrimp ..................................................12.25 H12a. Massaman Chicken Thai curry ................................9.75 H13. Salt & Pepper Shrimp.............................................12.25 H14. Tengering Beef.......................................................11.25 H14a. Tengering Chicken ...............................................10.25 H15. Red Curry / Green Curry Chicken ............................9.75 H15a. Red Curry / Green Curry Shrimp ..........................12.25 H16. Black Pepper w. Onion Pork ..................................10.25 H16a. Black Pepper w. Onion Beef ................................11.25 H17. Coconut Shrimp .....................................................12.25 H18. Duck w. Mixed Vegetable ......................................14.95

20 1/2 Seymour Street Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-3883 802-388-8646

Hot & Spicy BUSINESS HOURS Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday and Saturday 11am - 10:30pm Closed Sunday

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Egg Rolls

Fresh & Sumptuous Thai Cuisine lunch specials • dinner • take out

Pad Thai with Chicken & Shrimp

no msg added • vegetarian options • gluten free

SELECT WINES & BEER ON TAP HOUSE SPECIALS...

Choose from Duck or Fish Specialties, prepared in a variety of Thai Sauces.

Thai Duck Salad

TODAY’S SPECIALS...

Sensational Thai flavor in an off-the-menu Thai Surprise dish!

SPECIAL SUSHI NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY DINE-IN DINNER ONLY

CLOSED TUESDAYS M,W,Th,Fri. lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner 4:30-9:00pm Sat & Sun dinner menu all day 12:30-9pm Please make reservations for parties of 6 or more.

Black Sticky Rice with Thai Custard or Mango Sticky Rice

SabaiSabaiThai.com

Thank you for supporting us and making our 6th a great year!

Check us out at Sabai Sabai Thai Cuisine

22 Merchants Row • Middlebury • 989-7376

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appetizers • soups • thai salads • stir-fries curries • noodles • daily specials

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Clam Chowder…......................................$3.95 Seafood Gumbo…....................................$3.95 Caesar Salad….........................................$6.95 Mixed Garden Salad…..............................$6.95 Mediterranean Salad fresh greens, roasted peppers, onion, cucumbers,mozzarella, tomato, kalamata olives& feta cheese dressing…................................................$10.95 Scampi Shrimp Salad large shrimp in garlic, lemon & olive oil over fresh greens, tomatoes & marinated broccoli florets…..................$16.95 Mussels Marinara…................................$12.95 Antipasto Salad roasted peppers, grilled portabella, salami, tuna, provolone, fresh mozzarella, romaine, banana peppers, olive oil balsamic viniagrette….................$11.95 Misto Verdue medley of roasted & marinated vegetables with fresh herbs, olive oil & balsamic…................................................$11.95 Vermont Goat Cheese Salad w/ Eggplant Caponata & Arugula…..........................$10.95 Crispy Calamari with fresh basil aioli.....$12.95 Toasted Garlic Bread with fresh tomato & mozzarella …..........................................$6.95

PASTA

BIGGEST MENU IN TOWN! SEAFOOD SUBS AND DINNERS

Tuna Melt .....................................................$7.95 California Fish Taco ...................................$8.95 Salmon Patty Ciabatta................................$8.95 Seafood Salad Sub Small .. $10.95 Large $12.95 Tuna Salad Sub Small ........... $8.95 Large $9.95 Fish & Chips..............................................$10.95 Blackened salmon sub Small$8.95..Large $9.95 Fried Shrimp Po Boy ................................$13.95 Fried Oyster Po Boy .................................$13.95 Fried Fish Filet Sandwich ........................$10.95 Fried Scallops Dinner................................. $ MP Fried Calamari Dinner ..............................$14.95 Fried Oysters Dinner .................................. $ MP Fried Shrimp Dinner .................................$18.95 Fried dinners above served with cole slaw & fries

Pan Seared Swordfish, Tuna or Salmon olive oil, lemon, sea salt & fresh herbs, over a medley of roasted vegetables $15.95 Baked Filet of Haddock or Flounder topped with fresh basil lemon aioli over medley of roasted vegetables $15.95 with crab & shrimp stuffing $18.95 afood • Fresh Se bs Su n a li a • It to Go ials Ready tional ec Sp ch n a rn • Lu te In t Dinners • • Take Ou tic Wine Specials & Domes

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Cheese Lasagna…....................................$9.95 Cheese Ravioli…marinara sauce............ $8.95 Angel Hair Pasta & Marinara..........……..$8.95 add meatballs or sausage $5.00 Potato Gnocchi marinara sauce......….. $10.95 add meatballs or sausage $5.00 Gnocchi, Portabellas & Peppers...........$11.95 Eggplant Parmesan & Pasta..................$11.95 Shrimp Scampi & Angel Hair............….$18.95 Mussels Marinara & Pasta.....................$15.95 Roasted Vegetables & Pasta medley of roasted fresh veggies tossed with fresh garlic, basil & tomato sauce….….............$13.95 Butter Browned Sea Scallops & Pasta...$19.95

Fine gourmet specialties direct from Italy

MEAT ENTREES

Herbed Roasted Duck Leg - fennel & balsamic cippolini onion glaze…..............................$15.95 Chicken Cacciatore - peppers, onions, mushrooms in wine tomato sauce over pasta….....................................................$13.95 Pork & Pappardelle - tender boneless pork in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms & peppers over pappardelle pasta….........................$14.95 Chicken Parmesan - over angel hair pasta….....................................................$11.95

DEEP FRIED DINNERS

Sea Scallops…...........................................$ MP Gulf Shrimp…........................................$18.95 Belly Clams............................................... $ MP Calamari..................................................$14.95 Filet of Fish.............................................$10.95 Oysters...................................................... $ MP

SALADS

Mixed garden Salad..................................$6.95 Caesar Salad ............................................$6.95 Chicken Caesar .......................................$9.95 Salmon Caesar.......................................$12.95 Shrimp Caesar ...................................... $14.95 Fresh Yellow fin Tuna salad celery & mayo, served on bed of fresh greens with tomato & cucumber salad.................$10.95 Mediterranean Salad fresh greens, roasted peppers, onion, cucumbers, mozzarella cheese,tomato, kalamata olives & feta cheese dressing......................$9.95 with chicken $11.95 with shrimp $15.95 Sicilian Salad fresh greens, marinated roasted eggplant, artichokes, olives, roasted peppers, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, lemon & olive oil......$10.95 with tuna $12.95 with shrimp $15.95 Arugula goat cheese Salad eggplant caponata, baby portabella, Vermont goat cheese, romaine, roasted peppers, olive oil balsamic vinaigrette…..............................$10.95 Antipasto Salad fresh greens, marinated mushrooms, artichokes, Tuna, provolone, roasted peppers, mozzarella, salami, banana peppers, balsamic & olive oil..................................................$11.95

• Olive Oil & Cheeses • Proscuitto di Parma • Mozzarella di Bufalo

SUBS

Classic Italian Sub- salami, tomato, provolone, lettuce & seasoned olive oil ..................................Small $8.95 Large $9.95 De Pasquale’s Favorite – proscuitto di Parma, provolone, tomato, lettuce & seasoned olive oil .................................Small $9.95 Large $11.95 The “Don Corleone” - oven baked sub with cappicola provolone, roasted peppers & onions, tomato..........Small $9.95 Large $10.95 The Veggie - aged provolone, tomato, romaine, onion, banana peppers, cucumbers …………………………Small $6.95 Large $7.95 The “Don Barzini” - oven baked sub with salami, roasted peppers & onions, tomato, provolone..................Small $9.95 Large $10.95 The “Fredo” - veggie sub with fresh mozzarella, romaine lettuce, tomato, onion & seasoned olive oil........Small $6.95 Large $7.95 Baby Bella & Roasted Pepper Sub - oven baked sub with fresh basil aioli, Vermont goat cheese & arugula........Small $8.95 Large $9.95 Eggplant Caponanta & mozzarella - oven baked sub of Sicilian eggplant salad & fresh mozzarella...................Small $6.95 Large $7.95 Turkey Sub – tomatoes, lettuce, mayo............... ....................................Small $8.95 Large $9.95 The Roma Sub - capicolla, provolone, tomatoes, lettuce, seasoned olive oil & banana peppers.......................Small $8.95 Large $9.95 The “Sicilian”- oven baked sub with homemade meat balls, marinara, Parmigiano Reggiano & aged provolone................................ ....................................Small $8.95 Large $9.95 The “Italian Stallion” - oven baked sub with sweet sausage, roasted peppers, onion, marinara sauce & provolone..................... ..................................Small $9.95 Large $10.95 “Tutto Italiano” - all our fresh sliced Italian meats, provolone, lettuce, tomato, banana peppers & onion......Small $10.95 Large $11.95 The “Scarface” - based on the “Cuban Sandwich” pulled pork, mustard, pickles,cheddar cheese,onion . . . . . . . . Small $9.95 Large $10.95 Tonno & Salami Sub - Italian canned tuna & salami, basil aioli, roasted peppers, arugula, romaine & aged provolone.................................. ..................................Small $9.95 Large $10.95 Eggplant Parmesan Sub - oven baked sub of breaded & fried eggplant w/tomato sauce, provolone & parmesan cheese............................ ..................................Small $9.95 Large $10.95 BBQ Chicken Sub - pulled chicken meat in BBQ sauce................Small $9.95 Large $10.95 “The Soprano” - proscuitto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, lettuce, tomato & seasoned olive oil ............................. ...Small $9.95 Large $11.95 Pancetta & Capicola Sub - oven baked sub with fresh mozzarella, seasoned olive oil, tomato & romaine..... Small $9.95 Large $10.95 Roast Beef & Provolone Sub - beef with aged provolone, lettuce, tomato,onion & horseradish mayo...........................Small $8.95 Large $9.95

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APPETIZERS /ANTIPASTI / SALADS

John & Carolyn

Fried dinners include fries & cole slaw

99 Maple St., Ste. 13A, Marble Works, Middlebury • 388-3385 • www.costellosmarket.com Open Tuesday - Friday 10am to 6pm • Saturday 10am to 5pm

Check out our daily specials online!

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Summer Calendar for the Brandon Town Hall and the L.C. Jazz Scholarship Fund. Tickets: Adults - $8, Seniors, Students, Military, $7, Couples: All ages - $14. Tickets available at the door.

Hilton Park in Brandon. Saturday, July 22, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd.

July 23

Sunday

Stories of the Mount: Recent Research in Orwell.

Sunday, July 23, 2-3:30 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. A panel of historians share their latest research on Mount Independence and the American Revolution. Questions and discussion welcomed.

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Monday

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Evening yoga movie in Shoreham. Monday, July 24, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Bring a yoga mat and comfy clothes for a relaxing yoga routine on the library’s big screen.

July 25

Tuesday

Book discussion in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 25, 7-8 p.m., the Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Meet and discuss “Why I Am Not A Feminist” by Jessa Crispin and “We Should All Be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Open to everyone. Vermont Book Shop (VBS) book discussions are held the last Tuesday of every month in the store.

July 26

Wednesday

“Adoring New England” exhibit lecture in Middlebury.

Wednesday, July 26 3:30 p.m., Sheldon Museum, Park St. Collections and exhibitions coordinator Joanne Flaherty will give an illustrated lecture on Historic New England’s extensive jewelry collection. John Wallace of Autumn Gold will discuss how antique jewelry is appraised.

Kids Middle Grade Book Club (MGBC) in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 26, 6-7 p.m., the Vermont Book Shop, Main St. “Lemons”

by Melissa Savage. Vermont Book Shop

bookseller Jenny Lyons leads this book group for kids ages 8 to 12 who want to read fun, engaging contemporary middle grade books. Parents are welcome, but not required. Pizza is served. Come to one or all three. Free. For more info or to RSVP email jenny@vermontbookshop.com.

Fiber arts craft night in Shoreham. Wednesday, July 26, 7-9 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Bring your knitting, quilting, sewing, crochet, or whatever else you’re working on, or use the library’s giant collection of donated yarn to create something new.

Learn a new skill or work on an existing project. Light refreshments available.

Enerjazz in Brandon. Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Vermont’s high-energy big band. Part of the Brandon Summer Music series.

July 27

Thursday

Make a solar oven in Orwell. Thursday, July 27, 10:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library. Harness the sun’s energy to make a s’more on a hot summer day. Make your own oven out of a pizza box to take home! All materials will be provided.

Point Counterpoint faculty concert in Mid-

dlebury. Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Middlebury Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row. Handicap accessible. Request of good will donation.

July 28

Friday

Three Day Stampede in Bristol. Friday, July 28, 8 a.m.8 p.m., Bristol Recreational Field.

Annual giant yard sale, bake sale and silent auction to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Twenty tents full of everything under the sun. www.threedaystampede.org.

Arts Walk in Vergennes. Friday, July 28, 5-8 p.m. Art on view and for sale at participating locations throughout downtown Vergennes, including all along Main St. After-hours events at art galleries and local businesses invite you to explore this walkable historic downtown. Browse shops, antiques, and artwork. Information www.

VergennesDowntown.org.

Table of Grace free meal in Vergennes. Friday, July 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church. The menu will include cold ham, salads, bread and dessert.

Come and bring your friends. Free.

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Summer Calendar 28, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Meeting House. Piano Music by Couperin, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Schumann, Grieg, Debussy et. al. Part of the Salisbury Summer Performance Series.

“Hamlet” on stage in Brandon. Friday, July 28, 7:30. p.m. Brandon Town Hall. Shakespeare On Main Street will offer a unique presentation of Hamlet in modern times.

Tickets: Adults $18, 11-18 $14, Children 10 and under Free. Complimentary tickets cannot be used, this is not an FOTH sponsored event.

Robert Madrygin in Middlebury. Friday, July 28, 7:30-8:30 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. This Vermont author will read from and discuss his novel, “The Solace of Trees.”

“The Karate Kid” on screen in Bristol. Friday July 28, dusk, on the town green. Part of Bristol’s Movies in the Park series. Free and open to the public. Bring a blanket and your bug spray. Rain location Holley Hall.

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Saturday

Three Day Stampede in Bristol. Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Bristol Recreational Field. Annual giant yard sale, bake sale and silent auction to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Twenty tents full of everything under the sun. Two-hour motorcycle ride Saturday at noon. Registration of $25 includes meal at end of ride. Contact redknightsvt4@hotmail.com to register. More info at www.threedaystampede.org.

Mount Independence Coalition annual meeting & book celebration in Orwell.

Saturday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. Our friends group annual meeting (all are welcome) is followed mid-day by the launch party for the Coalition’s new book, “Strong Ground,” a look at the compelling history of Mount Independence. Call 802-948-2000 for details.

PlattCraft Minecraft build in Shoreham. Saturday, July 29, 2-4 p.m., Platt Memorial Library.

Bring your own device. We’ll be creating structures in the Platt Library’s Minecraft world.

You MUST have Minecraft already working on your device to participate. Prizes will be given for the most creative virtual constructions. A snack will be served. Ages 8 and up.

“Hamlet” on stage in Brandon. Saturday, July 29, 7:30. p.m. Brandon Town Hall. Shakespeare On Main Street will offer a unique presentation of Hamlet in modern times. Tickets: Adults $18, 11-18 $14, Children 10 and under Free. Complimentary tickets cannot be used, this is not an FOTH sponsored event.

Peter and Will Anderson in Brandon. Saturday, July 29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd.

July 30

Sunday

Three Day Stampede in Bristol. Sunday, July 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bristol Recreational Field. Annual giant yard sale, bake sale and silent auction to benefit the Cystic Fi-

brosis Foundation. Twenty tents full of everything under the sun. Stampede 5K at 8 a.m. $20.00 pre-registration fee, $25.00 on day of race. For More race info or to register contact Pam Laurent, pamela_laurent@ comcast.net, or shawna@vermonthoneylight.com or call 802-453-5325. Silent Auction ends at 3 p.m. More info at www.threedaystampede.org.

Blast from the Past: Historic Clock and Watches Afternoon in Addison. Sunday, July 30, noon-4 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 8149 Vt. Route 17W. Green Mountain Timekeepers Society members are in residence on the Chimney Point porch to talk about the history of clocks and watches and how they can be repaired. Bring your clocks and watches or photographs and learn more about your timepieces.

Lake Champlain Bridge guided walk in Addison. Sunday, July 30 1-3 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 8149 Route 17W. Learn about the history of what you see walking across the Lake Champlain Bridge. Crown Point site manager Michael Roets and Chimney Point administrator Elsa Gilbertson lead this round-trip guided walk. Meet at the Crown Point (N.Y.) State Historic Site museum. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. Tickets are $6 and include admission to both museums.

July 31

Monday

Aug 2

Wednesday

Book art in Shoreham. Monday, July 31, 7-8 p.m. Platt Memorial Library. Come create some innovative book art at the library. Ages 8 & up.

Vermont raptors in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. Meets 3-4 live hawks, owls and falcons face–toface and explore what it takes to be a raptor. Free will donation.

Brandon Town Band in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Part of the Brandon Summer Music series.

Michele Fay Band in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. A mix of folk, swing and bluegrass. Part of the Brandon Summer Music series.

Aug 4

Friday

Book discussion in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 4, 6-7 p.m., the Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Meet and discuss “Girls Waits with Gun” by Amy Stewart. Singles Book Club, for literary-minded singles, meets the second (or first occasionally) Friday of every month in the store. New members are always welcome.

“Oklahoma!” on stage in Bristol. Monday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m., on the town green. Presented by Very Merry Theater, a theater company for children that performs one-

To see more Summer

of-a-kind plays all over Vermont. Rain Location Holley Hall. Free and open to the public.

Va-et-Vient in Salisbury. Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. Salisbury Meeting House. Quebequois, French and Cajun vocal in instrumental music. Part of the Salisbury Summer Performance Series.

“Fantastic Beasts” on screen in Bristol. Friday, Aug. 4, dusk, on the town green. Part of Bristol’s Movies in the Park series. Free and open to the public. Bring a blanket and your bug spray. Rain location Holley Hall.

Aug 5

Saturday

Town-wide yard sale in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Brandon Town Hall and around town. Town hall booths sponsored by Friends of the Brandon Town Hall.

Aug 6

Sunday

10th Annual Tour de Farms in Bristol. Sunday, Aug. 6, all day. A 30-mile biking farm tour to raise funds for ACORN. The tour will by followed by the Tour de Farms After Party.

Open to the public with live music, dancing and local food and beverages from across Addison County. For more info, visit the www.acornvt.org/tourdefarms/ or email inof@acornvt.com Hike into History in Orwell. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2-4 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. On this guided tour, walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers. Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli is your guide. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Co-sponsored by Mount Independence Coalition.

Aug 8

Tuesday

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven.

Tuesday, Aug. 8, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. More info at www. addisoncountyfielddays.com.

Aug 9

Wednesday

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven.

Wednesday, Aug. 9, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Ver-

mont products dinner. More info at www. addisoncountyfielddays.com.

Vermont Day open house at UVM Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 74 Battell Dr. UVM Morgans are on display to demonstrate their versatility and heritage. Free.

Bring a picnic lunch. Rain or shine. More info at www.uvm.edu/morgan.

Emily Sunderman and Elizabeth Reid in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m., on the green. Part of the Middlebury Community Music Center/Better Middlebury Partnership Concerts in the Park series. Free.

Stone Cold Roosters in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Americana from the Green Mountains.

Part of the Brandon Summer Music series.

Aug 10

Thursday

Aug 11

Friday

Aug 12

Saturday

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven.

Thursday, Aug. 10, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. More info at www. addisoncountyfielddays.com.

Lap-sit storytime in Shoreham. Thursday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m., Platt Memorial Library.

Enjoy the library before we’re open for an hour of literacy-rich playtime. Share stories, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. A great socialization opportunity for babies and toddlers in a low-stress environment. For ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers.

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven. Friday, Aug. 11, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair.

Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. More info at www.addisoncountyfielddays.com.

Point Counterpoint Chamber Players in Salisbury. Friday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Meeting House. Final Concert in the Salisbury Summer Performance Series.

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven.

Saturday, Aug. 12, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. More info at www. addisoncountyfielddays.com.

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